Paul Kirkpatrick

Height:
6-3
Weight:
207
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Austin, Texas
High School:
Westlake

Walter on Kirkpatrick
"Paul has a good three-pitch mix and has shown the ability to locate in with good two-seam action. In order to help us this season, his velocity will need to take a bump. For that to happen he will need to commit himself in the weight room and with his daily work." 2015 (Freshman)
Earned his way into becoming an important member of the pitching staff ... Didn't allow a run his first two outings, throwing 4.0 scoreless against Bucknell (Feb. 14) and Western Carolina (Feb. 21) ... Threw 2.0 perfect innings against Towson (March 1) to pick up his first collegiate victory ... Pitched well against top-25 Miami, allowing one run in 4.0 innings while striking out six ... Also started against top-25 Coastal Carolina, allowing a run in 4.0 innings ... Made best start of the year at Charlotte (Apr. 21), going a career-high 6.0 innings, allowing one run with three strikeouts and no walks ... Finished the season with a 3-2 record and 6.61 ERA ... Played summer ball with the Martinsville Mustangs in the Coastal Plains League. High School
Ranked as a High Follow by Perfect Game ... Named twice to First Team All-District 5A in Texas ... Named to the Perfect Game World Wood Bat 17u All-Tournament Team ... Earned two letters in baseball ... Earned Academic All-State honors. Personal
Born May 9, 1996 in London, England ... Parents are Gayle and Alastair Kirkpatrick ... Mother, Gayle played two years of tennis at Wake Forest and at Wittenburg ... Grandfather Bill Goettman played basketball at Wittenburg ... Sister Olivia Kirkpatrick is on the rowing team at San Diego State.