Where Are They Now?: 2016 OF Alex Kirilloff
November 20, 2018
The No. 1 ranked prospect in Pennsylvania when he graduated in 2016, Kirilloff went on to be selected in the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins. The 15th overall pick went on to earn Appalachian League Player of the Year honors in his rookie season of professional baseball hitting .306 with 17 extra-base hits and 33 RBI in 55 games with Rookie-level Elizabethton.
Kirilloff had Tommy John surgery following the completion of his rookie season and missed the entire 2017 campaign. If expectations were high for the sweet swinging left-handed hitter coming out of high school, those expectations were more than realized this past season.
During an award winning 2018 season Kirilloff hit .348 with 20 home runs, 44 doubles, seven triples and 101 RBI in 130 games between Class A Cedar Rapids and Class A Advanced Fort Myers.
Kirilloff also represented Team USA in the Futures Game in Washington, D.C. where he went 2-for-2 with a run scored. At the end of the 2018 season the Twins named Kirilloff their organization's Minor League Player of the Year.
Alex Kirilloff
Class of 2016 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2016Commitment: Liberty
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: PlumState: PA
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Height: 6-2Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Videos
Alex Kirilloff (9/22/12)
Player News
- College Roundup: Class of 2016 Prepares for Year Four - Nov 13, 2019
- Where Are They Now?: 2016 OF Alex Kirilloff - Nov 20, 2018
- The Rode Show: 2016 Highlights - Dec 30, 2016
- Most Viewed Player Profiles of 2016: No. 2 Alex Kirilloff - Dec 20, 2016
- Final Class of 2016 Player Rankings Released - Jul 6, 2016
- The Hotlist: 2016 Players Of The Year - Jul 6, 2016
- 2016 Draft: Second Day Thoughts - Jun 11, 2016
- 2016 Draft: First Day Thoughts - Jun 10, 2016
- Pennsylvania Draft Preview - Jun 2, 2016
- 2016 WPIAL Playoffs Preview - May 16, 2016
- 2016 Draft Blog - May 6, 2016
- The Hotlist: Teams On A Roll - May 4, 2016
- The Rode Show: Kirilloff Keeps Hitting - Apr 2, 2016
- The Rode Show: Kirilloff Rakes; Bichette Goes Deep - Apr 1, 2016
- Updated 2016 Overall Rankings Released - Mar 10, 2016
- Class of 2016 Rankings: Preseason Update - Feb 27, 2016
- MSI Discovery Showcase Series MLK Pro Day Notes - Jan 21, 2016
- 2016 MLK Pro Day Highlights - Jan 20, 2016
- The Hotlist: What To Watch For In 2016 - Jan 6, 2016
- Top Stories of 2015: #8 - PA Class of 2016 Prospects Emerge as Potential High-Round Picks - Dec 24, 2015
- The Hotlist: Top 2016 Power Hitters - Dec 9, 2015
- Updated Pennsylvania Class of 2016 Rankings Released - Nov 26, 2015
- Updated Overall 2016 Rankings Released - Nov 12, 2015
- 2016 Overall Rankings: Risers And Newcomers - Nov 12, 2015
- Jupiter: Rode's Day 3 Notebook - Oct 25, 2015
- Summer Swing: Standout 2016 Hitters - Sep 3, 2015
- Area Code Games: Day 4 Notebook - Aug 7, 2015
- TOS: Final Day Notebook - Jun 28, 2015
- USA Baseball Announces 18U Trials Roster - Jun 28, 2015
- 2015 Tournament Of Stars Preview - Jun 22, 2015
- The Hotlist: Players Off To Strong Spring Starts - Apr 1, 2015
- 2015 Season Preview: PIAA District VII (Class AAAA) - Mar 14, 2015
- Updated 2016 Rankings Released - Feb 25, 2015
- College Baseball's Elite Programs use PA to Boost Talent Base in 2015 - Feb 13, 2015
- Updated PA 2016 Rankings Released - Nov 21, 2014
- Class of 2016 Rankings Update: Countdown to Number One - Nov 19, 2014
- Conference Preview: WPIAL Class AAAA - Section 3 - Mar 4, 2014
- Updated PA Class of 2016 Rankings - Feb 27, 2014
- Top 10 Stories of 2013: #8 Story of the Year - Dec 27, 2013
- Updated PA Class of 2016 Rankings Released - Nov 15, 2013
- Class of 2016 Spotlight: 1B/LHP Alex Kirilloff - Nov 11, 2013
- Looking At The Top 2016 Prospect From Each State - Oct 8, 2013
- Sneak Peek: Team Pennsylvania 2014 - Sep 6, 2013
- Updated and Expanded Class of 2016 Player Rankings Released - Jun 10, 2013
- Pennsylvania Notebook: Top-Ranked Freshmen Shine - Apr 22, 2013
- Scouting Notes: Plum at Franklin Regional - Apr 19, 2013
- Daily Roundup: April 11 Games - Apr 12, 2013
- Daily Roundup: April 8 Games - Apr 9, 2013
- Initial Class of 2016 Rankings Released - Mar 7, 2013
- Pennsylvania Notebook: An Early Look at the Class of 2016 - Jan 13, 2013
- Two Future Prospects to Keep an Eye On - Dec 24, 2012
- PA Underclass Games Analysis: Red Team - Sep 24, 2012
- Scouting Notes From Western PA Scout Game - Sep 2, 2012
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2018 Holiday Showcase | PA | 12/29 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
Pittsburgh Outlaws Scout Day | PA | 01/20 | C-Side Sports Academy |
2019 Preseason Preview | PA | 01/26 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/03 | The Max |
2019 Preseason All-State Showcase (Day One) | PA | 02/16 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2019 Preseason All-State Showcase (Day Two) | PA | 02/17 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2019 Pennsylvania Junior Future Games Trials (Session One) | PA | 03/10 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2019 Pennsylvania Junior Future Games Trials (Session Two) | PA | 03/24 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2019 Western PA Top Prospect Games | PA | 06/11 | Seton Hill University |
2019 Eastern PA Top Prospect Games | PA | 06/18 | Millersville University |
2019 Eastern PA College Prospect Showcase | PA | 07/09 | Millersville University |
2019 Fall Kickoff Showcase | PA | 08/15 | Millersville University |
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Scouting Report
11/11/15 Kiriloff has a long, projectable frame at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds. His BP sessions have been inconsistent and uninspiring at times, but when the game starts, things seemingly click for the Liberty recruit. He has shown some swing-and-miss tendencies in the past, but his swing is loose, quick and produces good raw power. At the Area Code Games, he squared up some elite arms. In Jupiter, he was on time and controlled at the plate, going 5-for-16 with a double and a triple. While he does play a fair amount at first base, Kiriloff is at least an average runner and moves well enough to hold down a corner outfield spot. Kirilloff is now ranked eighth, jumping all the way from 82.
9/24/12 Kirilloff is a 6-foot, 170-pound left-handed hitter who impressed in all facets of the game. The freshman showcased well with an 83 mph bat exit speed velocity and 7.31 60-yard dash time. During game play he demonstrated signs that he has the makings of a special hitter, going 3-for-7 on the weekend.