Kirchner credits his growth to honing on the “little things,” as he put it, like finishing workouts or being consistent with catch play on off days. “That was the most impressive thing he did all day,” Tropiano said. Instead of getting riled up, he hunkered in and struck out the next two batters to get out of the jam. Kirchner couldn’t have started the game better as he tossed an immaculate first inning – 9 pitches, 9 strikes, 3 K’s – but he got into trouble in the second when he allowed a one-out single and double to put runners on second and third.

That was on full display against the Hermits. He uses it for the energy that it can provide.” “He’s got the emotion, but he plays with emotion and emotion doesn’t play with him,” Tropiano said. Kirchner is walking that tight rope better than he ever has this season. Sometimes Jack brings it right there (to that line).” “The zone is elusive in terms of being fired up to get the most out of your mindset and body, but not too fired up. Power rankings: Another change atop the South Jersey high school baseball Mean 15 rankings. He was 4-2 with a 2.31 ERA and 59 strikeouts last spring, but he was also suspended for two games after an opposing team got into his head, causing him to boil over and get ejected. However, there have been times during his career where Kirchner’s emotions got the better of him. I’m not trying to say anything bad about any other team, but I’m confident in myself.”Ĭonfidence has never been Kirchner’s issue. “Every day I come in, not to be cocky, but I’m expecting to do well,” Kirchner said. Kirchner is out to show he belongs among the program’s greats. In addition to Smeltzer and Solometo, who each had 15-strikeout outings with the Crusaders, current Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen and former Marlins draft pick Marc Sauer also suited up for the Pennsauken school. Bishop Eustace has a rich pitching history.

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