12/27/2012 - Under Armour Recruiting Classic Kirkpatrick continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date. Feet are active as he works in line, through a clean transfer / exchange as he gets rid of the baseball quickly. Pop times have improved as he threw his lowest pop time to date at 2.00. He will control the running game with his feet / arm. Receiving / blocking skills are quality tools that will play well at the next level. At the plate, Tanner continues to shine through an athletic setup. Hands are quick, generating bat speed to and through the ball at contact. He has strength in his swing to all fields as he works to stay inside the ball well. Power numbers will continue to improve as he learns to use his lower half more. Mental makeup is a plus as he is a competitive player that works hard and is very coachable.