Patrick Kiernan

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Patrick Kiernan: C/2B, (2023) Xaverian Brothers, MA. 5-foot-10, 155-pound athletic frame. Athletic at the plate, the left-handed hitter was ranked 2nd with an exit velocity of 93 mph. (67.7 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is quick, uses a simple  inside-out swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Athletic in the infield, his best throw was registered at 84 mph; had smooth athletic footwork, soft hands, and a clean exchange. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 78 mph during throw downs; shows sure hands, athletic fluid feet, and a fluid transfer. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.88-1.94. Clean setup. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.12 at the event.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Patrick Kiernan: C/2B, (2023) out of Xaverian Brothers, MA. is a 5-foot-9, 150-pound prospect. At the plate, Kiernan had a max exit velocity of 88 MPH. He hits out of a balanced, athletic stance with a controlled load. That load allows him to get stacked over the back leg before whipping the bat-head through the hitting zone on a flat swing plane. In the infield, Kiernan was 78 MPH on his throws across the diamond. As he worked through the ground balls he showed good feet and clean hands. Behind the plate, he was 74 MPH with a pop time range of 1.97-2.00 on his throws to second base. His initial stance is athletic. The feet are square, with the glove set in the middle of the chest. As he transitioned to throw, he showed athletic feet, sure hands, and a clean exchange. In the 60-yard dash, he recorded a time of 7.3.