Matthew Kirkland
INFC, IF
| MLB Draft |
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Round 12 by Dodgers in 2010
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6-2, 210 lbs. |
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R/R |
| HS |
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South Doyle | Graduated in 2010 |
| Hometown |
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Knoxville, TN |
Rawlings All Americans and All Regions
PG Underclass All Americans and All Regions
Highest Grade (out of 10) given to this player at a Perfect Game Showcase Event
| PG High School Class of 2010 Rankings Last Updated: 2/23/2011 |
Best Grade  10 |
Best PG grade (out of 10) that the player has recorded at a Perfect Game showcase event. (All players who attend a Perfect Game showcase receive a PG Grade.)

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in the class of 2010 INF
Best 99 mph | Avg 81 mph

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91
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92
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IF
91
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1B
NA
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C
83
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1.85
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| 6/12/2009 |
6/12/2009 |
6/12/2009 |
6/12/2009 |
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6/12/2009 |
6/12/2009 |
Baseball Web TV Video |
See this player's personally updated Skillshow ACT profile & videos ACT Profile
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Matthew Kirkland 60 2009 National Showcase
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Matthew Kirkland P 2009 National Showcase
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Matthew Kirkland Hitting 2009 National Showcase
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Matthew Kirkland C 2009 National Showcase
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Matthew Kirkland IF 2009 National Showcase
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Matthew Kirkland OF 2009 National Showcase
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Matthew Kirkland 60 2007 National Underclass Showcase
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Matthew Kirkland IF 2007 National Underclass Showcase
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Matthew Kirkland Hitting 2007 National Underclass Showcase
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Matthew Kirkland P 2007 National Underclass Showcase
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Oct 22, 2009 - Oct 26, 2009 Royals Baseball Club 8
Roger Dean Complex - Jupiter, FL
Matthew Kirkland
INF
C, IF
6-2 210 R/R
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97 mph
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85 mph
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7.40 sec
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90
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Jul 14, 2009 - Jul 20, 2009 Knoxville Yard 16U 11
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Matthew Kirkland
INF
C, IF
6-2 210 R/R
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94 mph
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Jul 07, 2009 - Jul 13, 2009 Marucci Elite 13
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Matthew Kirkland
INF
C, IF
6-2 210 R/R
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98 mph
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87
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40
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1B
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Jun 30, 2009 - Jul 06, 2009 Knoxville Yard 17U
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Matthew Kirkland
INF
C, IF
6-2 210 R/R
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99 mph
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Jun 12, 2009 - Jun 15, 2009 Navy 22
Metrodome - Minneapolis, MN
Matthew Kirkland
INF
C, IF
6-2 210 R/R
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98 mph
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89 mph
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6.11 sec
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6.958846 sec
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99 mph
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88 mph
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96 mph
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86 mph
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91 mph
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82 mph
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88 mph
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80 mph
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1.76 sec
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1.909459 sec
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FB
91
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60
7.04
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40
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OF
92
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IF
91
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1B
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C
83
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1.85
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Range 87-91 |
CB 71 |
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Matthew Kirkland is a 2010 3B/IF/C with a 6'2'', 210 lb. frame from Knoxville, TN who attends South Doyle HS. Tall strong build. Played multiple positions, showed good arm strength from all positions, suited for 3B with his size but also a solid catching prospect, clean transfer/actions behind the plate. Displayed good power in BP, several HR to LF stands in Metrodome, natural lift in his swing, easy power, showed ability to go opposite field as well. Highest level draft prospect. Good student, verbal to Tennessee.
| Perfect Game USA's Player Rating System |
10 | Potential very high draft pick and/or Elite level college prospect |
9 | Potential top 10 round pick and/or highest level college prospect |
8 | Potential draft pick and/or excellent college prospect |
7 | College prospect, possible future draft pick with development |
6 | Potential college prospect |
5 | Possible College prospect and/or possible HS varsity |
4 | HS JV |
3 | Possible HS JV |
2 | No prospect at this time |
1 | The game is too dangerous |
Baseball Web TV Video | See this player's personally updated Skillshow ACT profile & videos
ACT Profile
Matthew Kirkland Hitting 2009 National Showcase
Matthew Kirkland P 2009 National Showcase
Matthew Kirkland OF 2009 National Showcase
Matthew Kirkland C 2009 National Showcase
Matthew Kirkland 60 2009 National Showcase
Matthew Kirkland IF 2009 National Showcase
Oct 10, 2008 - Oct 13, 2008 Louisiana Elite 25
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Matthew Kirkland
INF
C, IF
6-3 210 R/R
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95 mph
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80 mph
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Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 26, 2008 Knoxville Yard 15U 11
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Matthew Kirkland
INF
C, IF
6-3 210 R/R
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90 mph
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76 mph
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Jul 15, 2008 - Jul 20, 2008 Knoxville Yard 16U 11
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Matthew Kirkland
INF
C, IF
6-3 210 R/R
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91 mph
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79 mph
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89
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60
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40
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1B
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C
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Range 83-87 |
CB 72 |
SL 72 |
CH |
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Jul 08, 2008 - Jul 14, 2008 Knoxville Yard 17U 11
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Matthew Kirkland
INF
C, IF
6-3 210 R/R
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96 mph
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82 mph
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Jul 01, 2008 - Jul 07, 2008 Knoxville Yard 11
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Matthew Kirkland
INF
C, IF
6-2 210 R/R
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94 mph
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82 mph
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Dec 28, 2007 - Dec 30, 2007 3-Red 12
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Matthew Kirkland
INF
C, IF
6-3 210 R/R
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Best at this event:
92 mph
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82 mph
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6.50 sec
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7.447500 sec
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92 mph
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81 mph
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92 mph
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79 mph
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Best at this event:
86 mph
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77 mph
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Best at this event:
85 mph
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75 mph
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1.76 sec
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2.027341 sec
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FB
88
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60
7.46
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40
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OF
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IF
86
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1B
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C
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Range 86-88 |
CB 73 |
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Matthew Kirkland is a 2010 3B/P with a 6'3'', 210 lb. frame from Knoxville, TN who attends South Doyle HS. Big, strong frame, very good arm strength, drives ball at plate, strength in swing, squares ball up, powerful stroke, bat projects, clean delivery on mound, easy upper 80's, heavy FB, 11-5 CB with tight spin, and is a very good student. He was named to the top prospect team at this event.
| Perfect Game USA's Player Rating System |
10 | Potential very high draft pick and/or Elite level college prospect |
9 | Potential top 10 round pick and/or highest level college prospect |
8 | Potential draft pick and/or excellent college prospect |
7 | College prospect, possible future draft pick with development |
6 | Potential college prospect |
5 | Possible College prospect and/or possible HS varsity |
4 | HS JV |
3 | Possible HS JV |
2 | No prospect at this time |
1 | The game is too dangerous |
Baseball Web TV Video | See this player's personally updated Skillshow ACT profile & videos
ACT Profile
Matthew Kirkland P 2007 National Underclass Showcase
Matthew Kirkland 60 2007 National Underclass Showcase
Matthew Kirkland Hitting 2007 National Underclass Showcase
Matthew Kirkland IF 2007 National Underclass Showcase