Peyton Kirgan '20 Recruiting Profile

Hi Coach,

http://recruit-match.ncsasports.org/clientrms/profile/recruiting_profile/3268985

My name is Peyton Kirgan; I'm going into my Senior at Timber Creek High School Fort Worth, Texas.  As I move thru my High School experience; I believe it's important to start planning for my future as early as possible.  I'm hoping for opportunities for me to set personal goals.  One of goals is to play college baseball.  

Twitter feeds:

@Keller_Aces Peyton Kirgan | 2020 Timber Creek High School smokes a hard hit to left field for a RBI triple https://t.co/SVk1hwfMdc

https://twitter.com/DavidKirgan/status/1159916019152019456?s=17

Team Showcase League (@TSL_Baseball) Tweeted:

Peyton Kirgan from the Keller Aces Rips a single to drive in the 4th run of the inning🎅🏻🤷🏼‍♂️ https://t.co/d6EWT2gBXQ

https://twitter.com/TSL_Baseball/status/1144713761992974337?s=17

 ✭Five Tool Texas✭ (@FiveToolTexas) Tweeted:

.@Keller_Aces 17U’s Peyton Kirgan (@peytonkirgan_) smokes a shot up the middle for an RBI single

Timber Creek (TX) 2020 #uncommitted https://t.co/APT8jsDdsc

https://twitter.com/FiveToolTexas/status/1134244949292011520?s=17

DiamondKing Baseball (@DKingBaseball) Tweeted:

⚾️DBU: ‘20 Peyton Kirgan (Keller Aces / Timber Creek HS) quiet, balanced swing, quick hands, lines a ball down the LF line

@DKingBaseball https://t.co/PwK1035aTm

https://twitter.com/DKingBaseball/status/1004804546504331265?s=17

Below are some scouting notes:

2018 Perfect Game South Prospect Showcase- August 03, 2018 -  PG Grade: 7.0 

Peyton Kirgan is a 2020 OF/RHP/3B with a 5-11 172 lb. frame from Fort Worth, TX who attends Timber Creek HS. Medium athletic build, some present strength with plenty of room for more. 7.43 runner, played both infield and outfield, moves well to the ball at both positions and shows some athleticism, fields the ball cleanly, makes accurate throws with developing arm strength. Right handed hitter, hits from a bent knee stance with a limited lower half shift to contact, very short and direct swing, contact approach that he executes well, pull to mid field contact, will hit for a high average if he can get stronger. Also pitched, over the top arm slot with a long stride out front, has some downhill angle and works low in the zone. Mid-70's fastball, topped out at 76 mph, mostly straight. Big slow curveball is thrown for strikes and is effective. Good student.

Prep Baseball Report Texas Showcase Jan. 20, 2018 Kirgan has a long-limbed, strong frame at 5-foot-11, 168-pounds. Starting from a narrow, crouched stance, he loads back, then takes a short stride, landing balanced. Short, flat, rotational swing with quick hands, line drive power an exit velocity of 88 mph. In the outfield, he plays through the ball with soft hands, throwing from a ¾ slot and top velocity of 72 mph.

2017 Perfect Game National Underclass South Showcase Nov 04, 2017 PG Grade: 6.5 Peyton Kirgan is a 2020 3B/RHP/OF with a 5-11 168 lb. frame from Fort Worth, TX who attends Timber Creek HS. Medium frame with young, slender build. Ran 60 yard dash in 7.32 seconds. Hits from upright stance with high hand set, hands drop into load and create significant uppercut to swing path, aggressive free-swinging approach, when on time and on plane can create jump off the barrel. Primary infielder, late funnel out front, gets in front of ball well, shows some balance to footwork, arm clocked up to 75 mph across. Also took outfield reps, multi-faceted actions, halts momentum to field, elongated crow hop with long arm action, clocked up to 74 mph. Pitched as well, exclusively worked from the stretch, high 3/4 arm slot, throws strikes with fastball consistently, worked 68-72 mph down in zone, showed curveball with good depth in low-60's. Very good student.

Prep Baseball Report Texas Showcase Oct 21, 2017 -  Kirgan has a long-limbed, strong frame at 5-foot-11, 168-pounds. The right-handed hitter starts from a tall, stacked stance with a high hand position. Simple load back into a short stride. Rotational lower half weight transfer, short, flat path through the zone with strong hands at contact and an exit velocity of 82 mph. On the infield, Kirgan throws from a long, over the top arm stroke at 71 mph.

2017 14U National Showcase August 05, 2017 PG Grade: 6.0 Peyton Kirgan is a 2020 3B/RHP/OF with a 5-11 165 lb. frame from Fort Worth, TX who attends Timber Creek HS. Medium, athletic frame with broad shoulders and present strength throughout frame. Ran a 7.43 60-yard dash. Primary third baseman, fields the ball out front with a wide base, glove actions will continue to develop, takes short steps charging in, full arm action through the back side, gets on top of throws across the diamond. Fields the ball to side from outfield, quick release on throws with a tight and short arm action at release. Also pitched, on line delivery with lower half, short and compact arm action through the back working to a high three-quarters release, gets on top of fastball at 70 mph and works around the zone. Creates extension out front, flashed short depth on curveball at 58 mph. Right handed hitter, begins with a high hand set and back elbow at the plate, starts with hands pulled back. Even stance in the box and uses a leg lift trigger for timing, upper body dominant swing and stays short to the ball, utilizes a contact approach. Very good student.

2016 National Underclass South Showcase Nov. 05, 2016 PG Grade: 6.0 Peyton Kirgan is a 2020 OF/3B/RHP with a 5-11 165 lb. frame from Fort Worth, TX who attends Timber Creek HS. Medium build, young look, minimal present strength at present. Right handed hitter, high back elbow set up, hands stay tight during his swing, inside swing path, opposite field contact, will need to adjust to get the barrel out into the zone sooner. 7.60 runner, plays both infield and outfield, full long arm action at both positions, arm strength still developing, looked more comfortable working to the ball in the infield and made accurate throws. Also pitched, similar long arm action and extended 3/4's arm slot, works from the stretch, fastball topped at 73 mph. Good student.

Thank you and have a great baseball day !!!

Peyton R. Kirgan