Kyle
Fitzgerald

4/15/17 - Northwest Florida State JC commit. Currently ranked No. 98 in the Illinois’ 2017 class. Looks more physical than our last look; athletically built, defined lower half, wide, sloped-shouldered, well-proportioned shortstop. Offensively, right-handed hitter, looks to jump on the fastball, aggressive, looks to do damage with every swing. Open setup, creates bat speed. Finished the day 1-for-4 despite hitting the ball on the nose consistently. Hit a line-drive double over the left fielders head in his fourth at-bat of the day. Lined out to the center fielder. Showed above-average speed on a groundout to third base, 4.25 down the line. Defensively, has the tools to stick at shortstop. Natural infield actions, confident hands, makes the routine plays with the ability to make the head turning play. Dove up the middle to take away a hit, got to his feet and made strong throw across the infield. Overall, potential top of the order bat at the next level who can stick on the infield at the next level.

11/21/16 - Verbally committed to Northwest Florida State.

6/16/16 - 5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitting infielder. Offensively, open set up, short stride, short path, line-drive approach. Recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. Defensively, flashed soft hands, quick, clean exchange, athleticism at position, plays through ball. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, flashed carry. Clocked at 80 mph across the diamond.

2/14/16 - 5-foot-11, 175-pound shortstop, sturdy athletic shape. 7.23 runner in the 60. Defensively shows softer hands, smooth actions, confident defender who plays easy. Arm action is short and quick, high ¾ slot, accurate arm, quick release, 77 mph across the diamond. Right-handed hitter, open setup, leg kick stride, average balance. Showed bat speed, gap to gap tendencies, smooth/easy approach. 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.

2.16.15 - 5-foot-9, 155-pound, right-handed hitting middle-infielder. In the field has a short arm action from a side arm slot with average arm strength. Average hands with decent actions, and good body control.  Threw 76 mph across the infield. Showed well at the plate hitting from an open stance with a short stride. Short, level swing path with good extension and a fast bat. Line drive gap to gap hitter with fluid rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.28.

10/31/18: 6-foot, 200-pound right-handed outfielder, strong, physical frame, has put on a significant amount of muscle since high school (nearly 25 pounds), translates in-game. Power approach at the plate, barrel path works uphill with natural lift, whips through the zone, gets good extension on pitches in the lower half. Collected one hit in four at-bats, makes hard contact, some swing and miss.