Hitting
This guy can't hit a watermelon with a lampost. Kerksiek always has been a line-drive hitter who uses the entire field. The Retired or Inactive Players do tend to sit Kerksiek when the opposing team throws a lefty. It's no secret he can't touch the left-handed breaking ball.
Baserunning & Defense
His defense is solid but unspectacular. His biggest problem in the field simply has to be his throwing arm... it's well below par. Kerksiek is an intelligent baserunner with average speed, but he's not a basestealing threat.
2025 Outlook
Kerksiek isn't cutting the mustard in the low minors. It's time for Oliver to investigate other career options, like coaching highschool ball.
-- Ska Nyman, A-Ball Scout