Philippines National Team, HS All-American Pitcher, Starter/Closer/Two-Way with College experience available 2024-25 Winter | Baseball Jobs Overseas

Philippines National Team, HS All-American Pitcher, Starter/Closer/Two-Way with College experience available 2024-25 Winter

Name: Hunter Kirkpatrick

Height: 189cm

Weight: 89kg

DOB: November 24, 2001

Date Available: September 1, 2024

Bats: R

Throws: R

Positions: SP, RP

Positions (alt): Coach, Youth Coach, Utl, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, C

College: San Diego City College; Emory & Henry College

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Personal

Strike-throwing pitcher under pressure with velo of 88-90 mph with a 4-seam fastball, 2-seam fastball slider (20-plus inches of break), curveball and changeup (10-15 mph difference from fastball). As a catcher I have a 1.9 pop time, standout blocker, framer and pitch caller. Hitter for average and some power with exit below touching 100 mph.

Started out college as a catcher/pitcher. Tenacious blocker, framer and pitch-caller. Pop time was as low as 1.88, but regularly below 2.0. Can throw to all bases from the knees if needed. Also a smooth, agile infielder with a strong arm. from short stop, third and second. Played first base as some coaches wanted to protect my arm and still have my bat in the lineup. Strong glove in all positions.

A vocal leader in the dugout, supportive of teammates. I’ve been a pitching staff leader on the practice field, helping the coach install a training plan. I’ve shared how I’ve stayed healthy through training with the coach and now I lead my teammates through the process. I’m looking to coach baseball in the future, so I’ve helped others with technique.

 

Career highlights

A member of the Philippines national team, won a summer league championship in the Cascade Collegiate League in 2021. Two-time Under Armour All-American, Perfect Game West Region All-American. Close to a strikeout per inning, low walks. Pitching staff leader at my college.

 

Coaching

I have been hired to manage a summer collegiate team right after I graduated in the Cascade Collegiate League in the Pacific Northwest. I’ve played at various college levels and been coached by people of difference styles. Some of them were new-school and used analytics, some old-school who coached by feel. I plan to mesh the best of what I learned from both to train the next generation of baseball players as a career. I would love to do that overseas as well. I’ve coached athletes individually to help develop them as a player and athlete, and I’ve coached in youth camps work with groups. I’ve also been a guest instruction at my high school working with catchers and pitchers. I feel I’m versatile on the field as a player and with my knowledge as a coach. I’ve been hired to be college level manager for the summer of 2024 in the Cascade Collegiate League. I do want to coach as a long-term career, but I’m hoping to play and coach at the same time.

 

Overseas Goals 

I love the game and want play as long as possible at the highest level possible. I’ve traveled a lot over the years and I love to experience various cultures. Meeting others from difference countries who share my same passion is a perfect match.

 

Baseball Factory metrics: running, throwing, strength, hitting, catching, pitching. 

 

Articles/Recognition

Pierce College: School hosts national team tryout

Baseball Northwest Profile: Hunter Kirkpatrick

Hunter Kirkpatrick named an Under Armour Preseason All-American in baseball

LEFTIES: Mustachioed Kirkpatrick tosses six shutout innings in Port Angeles win

Playing Experience

YEARSORGANIZATIONLEAGUE/DIVISIONDETAILS
2020 San Diego League (Collegiate) Closer.
2021 College of Idaho NAIA Top starting pitcher, then top closer, backup catcher.
2021 Chinooks Cascade Collegiate League Catcher/closer, middle of lineup hitter.
2022 San Diego City College Junior College - CCCAA Closer.
2022 Port Angeles Lefties West Coast League (Collegiate) Starting pitcher, 1B.
2023 Cascade Collegiate League Prospect team, top starting pitcher.
2023-24 Emory & Henry College NCAA Division II Top closer and projected top starting pitcher.

Coaching Experience

YEARROLEORGANIZATIONLEAGUE/DIVISIONDETAILS
2 Years Camp Coach, Individual Instructor Crescent Valley Junior Baseball Organization Youth Worked with youth players 12-14, helped with camps at lower ages.
1 Year Pitching & Catching Coach, Individual Instructor Crescent Valley High School High School Pitching, catching, agilities and mechanics.
1 Manager Cascade Collegiate League College Managed and coached a summer collegiate team right out of college in 2024

Stats

College/Amateur Batting

Years Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2021 College of Idaho 16 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .500 .500 .750
2022 Port Angeles Lefties 15 13 2 5 0 0 0 0 1 6 1 0 .385 .500 .385

College/Amateur Pitching

Year Team ERA GS CG IP H SO BB HBP R ER Wins Losses SV WHIP
2021 College of Idaho 8.13 4 0 27.2 44 16 8 4 29 25 4 5 1 1.880
2022 San Diego City College 15.88 0 0 5.2 11 3 4 - 10 10 0 1 0 2.65
2022 Port Angeles Lefties 6.93 6 0 24.2 30 19 10 7 22 19 1 2 0 1.622
2023 Emory & Henry College 6.45 2 0 37.2 51 28 18 8 35 27 1 5 1 1.832
2024 Emory & Henry College 12.79 5 0 31.2 60 22 13 - 48 45 1 3 0 2.31

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Testimonials

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Kyle Cliff

Emory & Henry College, pitching coach

Hunter has been in our program for 2 years now and proved himself to be a leader both on and off the field. On the field, Hunter is a coach's dream who will do everything that is asked of him and then more. He first holds himself accountable before holding his teammates accountable. On the mound, Hunter is a fierce competitor who attacks hitters in the strike zone with 3 plus pitches. His fastball has cut and ride to it that creates swing and miss in the zone. His slider and curve ball are pitches that he can throw in the zone for strikes but are also plus strike out pitches. Hunter is the player that when we are in a tough spot, we want him on the mound. You will not have any problems with Hunter on or off the field.

Trey McCall

Emory & Henry College, head coach

Hunter Kirkpatrick is a warrior on the mound. He has multiple swing and miss pitches. His composure is well beyond his age and probably one of most mature players I have coached at the college level. Off the field, he is a coach’s dream as he is low maintenance and always does what is expected of him. Emory & Henry baseball is very fortunate to have Hunter and so will be the team that will give him a chance after college.

Anthony Sorrentino

San Diego City College, catching coach

Hunter is a natural leader, a winner on the field and in the clubhouse. He is the kind of grinder with grit that you want on the mound on your side. When you need to get one out against a big-time bat, Hunter’s the guy I want on the mound.

Additional Info

Playing preferences: Europe Semi-pro (ie. Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, France etc.), Europe Pro (Italy, The Netherlands), Australia Semi-pro (State Leagues), Australia Pro (Australian Baseball League), New Zealand Semi-pro, South Africa Semi-pro, Asia Pro (Japan, Korea, Taiwan), Canada semi-pro (Intercounty Baseball League, NBSBL, QSBL, etc.), Latin America pro (Guatemala, Colombia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, DR, etc)

 

Living preferences: Private living arrangement (apartment to self), Shared living arrangement, own bedroom, Shared living arrangement, shared bedroom, Give me a floor, pillow and a mat to sleep on, Host Family

 

Return home: I can stay as long as it takes to complete a season

 

Prior engagements: No

 

Recent injuries/illnesses: No

 

Traveling with a companion: No

 

Educational background: Will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management.