Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Athletics

Coach Hunter Kirkpatrick was previously the manager of the Salamanders baseball club as part of the Cascade Collegiate League in Washington. Managed the league's prospect league team against West Coast League teams. 

Hunter graduated from Crescent Valley High in Oregon in 2020. Missed senior year due to COVID shutdown but was named to Oregon's All-Star Series. During high school was named a national Under Armour All-American twice (2019, 2020), Perfect Game West Region All-American (2019), All-Conference and All-State in Montana (2019).

He pitched one year at San Diego City College as a relief pitcher. The year prior at The College of Idaho Hunter led the team in wins (4) as a starting pitcher and closer. 

Hunter pitched two years at Emory & Henry (NCAA Dll) College in Virginia. He graduated there with a sports management degree and was on the Dean’s List. Pitched as a starter and closer both seasons. Earned Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award and Southern Athletic Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll. During this time, he

played for the Philippines national team twice as a starting pitcher and catcher.