Austin Kirkwood Season 2024

PRIOR TO COLLEGE: Graduated in 2023 from El Dorado High School in Placentia, California, where he was a prep teammate of fellow Aztec recruit Garvey Rumary… Won three varsity letters for head coach Matt Lucas… Went 2-2 with a 3.03 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 32.1 innings as a reliever, helping the Hawks to three consecutive CIF Southern Section playoff appearances… Posted a career-low 0.70 ERA in 10.0 innings across seven games as a junior, finishing with a 1-1 ledger, according to MaxPreps… Pitched five years for the renowned Trombly Baseball club program.

PERSONAL: Born in Orange, California… Parents are Melinda and Kristin Kirkwood… Enjoys working out at the gym and going to the beach… Lists Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow as his favorite athlete… Plans to major in business at San Diego State.