Personal: Born on April 30, 1988 to Chester and Susan Kirkwood….Has two sisters (Danielle, 24, and Alysia, 23) and a brother (Tony, 19)….Majors in Health Science.

Junior Year: Finished the season with a .315 BA.

Freshman Year: Finished the season with a .398 BA.

High School: Played at Neshannock High School for Coach Bub Kirkwood….Hit .500 BA his senior season….Played Summer Baseball for Youngstown Metro coached by Bob Mingo.

Fun Facts: Biggest influences are his Dad and Grandfather….Favorite baseball team is the Cleveland Indians….Favorite baseball player is Troy Tulowitzki....Favorite Movie is For the Love of the Game....Favorite TV Show is Prison Break.