Caleb Kirkpatrick: 1B/3B, (2024) out of Deerfield Academy, CT. is a physical 6-foot-4, 220-pound infield prospect. During batting practice, Kirkpatrick's best exit velocity was 91 mph with a (65.2 mph bat speed average) and (19.3 mph hand speed average). He starts in a balanced, athletic stance with a smooth load.  He then uses a short stride to trigger a simple, flat swing that stays on plane through his finish. During his rounds, Kirkpatrick used a gap to gap approach, made a lot of loud contact and showed quick hands. He also recorded a 60 time of 8.0 at the event. 

6-foot-4, 220-pound athletic mature build. Above average at the plate,Kirkpatrick clocked an exit velocity of 90 mph. (68.6 mph bat speed average). (19.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced wide stance with a rhythmic load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is explosive, shows a short simple swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with tons of loud contacts. Gap to gap approach. Above average in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 71 mph; had athletic footwork, next level hands, and a quick exchange. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a ¾ slot with a short loose arm action.

Exit Velocity: 90 mph

Arm Velocity: 71 mph

Caleb Kirkpatrick: 1B/3B, (2024) Deerfield Academy, MA. 6-foot-4, 210-pound athletic solid build. Above average and  projectable during batting practice, Kirkpatrick had a max exit velocity of 93 mph. (69.37 mph bat speed average). (21.01 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small closed stride. Bat speed was above average developing, displayed a loose uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable above average in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 70 mph; has a clean natural exchange, athletic and  developing feet, with soft  hands. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Clocked a 60 time of 7.56 at the event.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Caleb Kirkpatrick, Deerfield Academy, 2024, MA

Position: 1B/3B

Body: 6-foot-4, 210-pound athletic solid build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average and projectable. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a small closed stride. Above average developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose uphill swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach. 

Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 86.40 mph. 69.37 mph bat speed average. 21.01 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, athletic developing footwork, clean natural exchange. Projectable above average.  Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. 

Arm: 70 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.56 (60-yard).

6-foot-3, 195-pound right-handed hitting corner infielder. I thought he showed well and the skill set is trending upwards. Ran a 7.87 sixty at the event. The approach in infield is clean and he moves athletically. He threw 73 mph across the diamond and is definitely a reliable defender. The bat has life, the setup is wide and he dives into the plate as the swing is produced,. The hands work clean to the ball and show power potential. Good looking player to keep an eye on as he progresses in age and maturation. 

INF Velocity - 73 mph

Kirkpatrick is a physical 6-foot-3, 190 pound prospect.  The right-handed hitting infielder showed that strength early off the tee.  He recorded an exit velocity of 82 mph. His set-up is balanced with the hands in a relaxed position.  The load is quiet and allows him to get into a strong hitting position. As the bat begins to get on the plane, there is a controlled aggression.  He showed the ability to drive the ball, especially to the pull side. 

Defensively, his feet are active pre-pitch.  Once the ball is hit, he moves well to get into a balanced fielding position.  The glove is behind the ball and relaxed. As he transitions through the play, he gets into a good throwing position.  The arm-swing is clean and he was 70 mph across the diamond at this event.  

This is a strong, talented young prospect.  He’s a guy to keep on your radar this spring.