JUNE 25, 2023 • MLB.COM
GEORGE KIRBY #68 - PITCHER - SEATTLE MARINERS
14-11 W-L •
1.07 WHIP •
3.53 ERA
14-11 W-L
1.07 WHIP
3.53 ERA
Why George Kirby could make K:BB history George Kirby hates walks so much, it just might fuel him to make history. The Mariners right-hander has 75 strikeouts and only six walks in...
Takes loss despite quality start Kirby (6-6) took the loss against the Yankees on Tuesday, allowing three earned runs on eight hits over seven innings. He struck out four.
Impact Kirby had the misfortune of being opposed by a razor-sharp Gerrit Cole, who was a tad more effective than the young right-hander and ensured his opposite number didn't get sufficient run support. There was still plenty to be optimistic about from Kirby's perspective, considering he worked 67 of his 95 offerings into the strike zone and was primarily done in by just one pitch, a 96 mph sinker Brendan McKinney deposited 432 feet away in right center with Harrison Bader aboard. The outing marked Kirby's second straight quality start and third such effort in his last four trips to the mound, and he'll aim to extend his strong stretch of pitching at the expense of the Orioles in a projected Sunday start.
JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rebounds with magnificent outing Kirby (6-5) got the win Tuesday over the Marlins after allowing one run (zero earned) on three hits and no walks over six innings. He struck out a career-high 10 batters.
Impact Kirby retired the first 13 batters before Yuli Gurriel got a base hit. The 25-year-old was roughed up pretty badly his last time out, but rebounded with 20 whiffs, leading to a career-high 10 strikeouts. It was also his third straight outing without walking a batter. Kirby leads all qualified pitchers with a 0.67 BB/9 and an 11.83 K/BB, as he's displayed spectacular control throughout the season. He now owns a 3.24 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 71:6 K:BB over 80.2 innings and lines up for a meeting with the Yankees next week.
JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kirby strikes out 10, Mariners beat Marlins 9-3
Seattle starter George Kirby set a career high with 10 strikeouts, and the Mariners offense broke out for the second straight game in a 9-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesda...JUNE 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
George Kirby, Mike Ford lead Mariners past Marlins George Kirby pitched six strong innings and Mike Ford hit two home runs as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Miami Marlins 9-3 on T...
JUNE 14, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Mariners mailbag: Workload concerns for Kirby, trade talk and the City Connect unis Answering 13 questions from subscribers on the state of the Mariners, including several trade deadline queries.
JUNE 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
How one at-bat sunk Kirby's start against the Padres SAN DIEGO -- Cal Raleigh kneeled behind home plate in what wound up being arguably the Mariners’ most critical pitching sequence in a 10-3 l...
JUNE 8, 2023 • MLB.COM
Hit hard in San Diego Kirby (5-5) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs on 11 hits over 3.2 innings against the Padres. He struck out three.
Impact It was a rough outing for Kirby after he allowed just three hits in eight scoreless innings in his last outing against the Yankees. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 5.79 ERA over his last four starts after pitching to a 2.45 mark in his first eight outings. Overall, Kirby's ERA is up to 3.50 with a 1.11 WHIP and a still outstanding 61:6 K:BB through 74.2 innings this season. He'll look to get back on track in his next outing, currently lined up for next week against the Marlins.
JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rebounds with dazzling start Kirby tossed eight scoreless innings Wednesday in a pitcher's duel against the Yankees and did not factor into the decision. He allowed just three hits and did not walk a batter wh...
Impact Kirby put together a spectacular performance after he was roughed up by the Pirates the last time he took the mound. The 25-year-old was touching 99MPH with his fastball and showed off his impeccable command with his entire arsenal of pitches. Wednesday was the third time this season he's reached seven strikeouts in an outing and the fifth time he's gone without walking a batter. He has just six walks through 71 innings and leads all of baseball with a 9.67 K/BB to go with a 3.04 ERA and 1.01 WHIP. Kirby lines up to go toe-to-toe with the Padres on the road next week.
JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
George Kirby's gem, Cal Raleigh's walkoff give Mariners wild victory in 10 innings SEATTLE — The Mariners could not have asked for any more from George Kirby.
JUNE 1, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Hit hard by Pirates Kirby (5-4) took the loss Friday versus the Pirates, allowing seven runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out four over 4.2 innings.
Impact Kirby came into this start having allowed just three homers in his first nine outings. The Pirates then launched four long balls off of him, including Andrew McCutchen's blast on the second pitch of the game. This was Kirby's worst start of the season, and the second time he's given up four homers in a game in his 35 career games. The right-hander's ERA ballooned to 3.43 with a 1.10 WHIP and 51:6 K:BB across 63 innings. He hasn't had many disasters like this, though he is lined up for a challenging home start versus the Yankees next week as he looks to bounce back.
MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes loss despite quality start Kirby (5-3) took the loss Sunday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk over seven innings during a 3-2 loss to Atlanta. He struck out six.
Impact Kirby allowed a run in the first, third and sixth and took the loss but still completed at least seven innings for the fourth time over his past five outings. He also extended his quality-start streak to eight consecutive contests and currently holds a 2.62 ERA and 47:5 K:BB over 58.1 innings. Kirby will look to stay sharp during his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for the first contest of a three-game weekend set versus Pittsburgh.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners turn to George Kirby in finale vs. Braves The Seattle Mariners will conclude their nine-game road trip on Sunday when they send ace George Kirby to the mound in the rubber match of t...
MAY 21, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Extends quality-start streak Kirby (5-2) earned the win over Boston on Monday, allowing one run on eight hits and one walk while striking out six batters over 6.2 innings.
Impact Kirby got through five scoreless frames before the Red Sox tagged him for a run in the sixth. He finished off that inning and got two more outs in the seventh before being lifted with two runners on base after tossing 97 pitches (66 strikes). Kirby fell one out shy of extending his three-game streak of throwing at least seven frames, but he did stretch his run of quality starts to seven consecutive contests. He's pitching like an All-Star this season with five wins along with a 2.45 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 41:4 K:BB through eight starts.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
George Kirby 'smothers' Rangers as pitching keeps Seattle afloat "George is a truly special talent," Tom Murphy said. "I don't think I've ever caught anyone that dynamic with that kind of stuff."
MAY 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rangers blanked as Mariners' P George Kirby stellar again George Kirby tossed seven shutout innings and Ty France delivered a two-run single to help the Seattle Mariners record a 5-0 victory over th...
MAY 10, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Pitches seven shutout innings Kirby (4-2) scattered six hits and struck out nine batters over seven shutout innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Rangers.
Impact Kirby threw 75 of 101 pitches for strikes, which included a solid 11 whiffs. The nine strikeouts were a season high for Kirby in what was his sixth straight quality start. He's gone at least seven innings in each of his last three outings. For the season, he owns a 2.62 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 35:3 K:BB over 44.2 innings through seven starts. He'll look to keep rolling in his next game, tentatively projected to be a road start in Boston next week.
MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kirby throws 7 sharp innings, Mariners blank Rangers 5-0
George Kirby struck out nine in seven sharp innings, Tom Murphy hit his first homer in more than a year, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 5-0MAY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tom Murphy's home run helps Mariners, George Kirby beat Texas Catcher Tom Murphy gets his first trident celebration after late home run gives Mariners insurance to back starting pitcher George Kirby on...
MAY 10, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
Earns third win Kirby (3-2) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out two over seven innings to earn the win Thursday over the Athletics.
Impact It was a fifth straight quality start for Kirby, who bounced back from a tough-luck loss in his last outing versus the Phillies. While it was a solid performance, the two strikeouts were a season low for the right-hander. He's at a solid 3.11 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 26:3 K:BB across 37.2 innings over six starts, again displaying excellent control. Kirby's next start is projected to be at home versus the Rangers next week.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Excellent despite loss Kirby (2-2) took a hard-luck loss Thursday, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over eight innings against Philadelphia. He struck out seven.
Impact Kirby faced little resistance from the Phillies on Thursday, as he allowed just one run in a career-high eight innings. Unfortunately, he got no help from his offense as the Mariners fell 1-0, handing Kirby a loss despite his dominant performance. Since allowing four runs in his first start, Kirby has strung together four straight quality starts. He lowered his ERA to 2.93 with a 0.95 WHIP and a sparkling 24:2 K:BB. The 25-year-old right-hander currently lines up to face the A's in his next outing.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches second win of season Kirby (2-1) earned the win Friday, allowing two runs on three hits over six innings against the Cardinals. He struck out five and did not walk a batter.
Impact Kirby is off to a solid start in his sophomore season. The right-hander has pitched at least six innings in each of his last three appearances, and also sports a stingy 1.06 WHIP. The right-hander is tentatively slated to face the Phillies on the road in his next start.
APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up first victory Kirby (1-1) secured the win over Colorado on Saturday, allowing two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out three batters over 6.1 innings.
Impact Kirby recorded a season-low three punchouts and notched a modest nine swinging strikes Saturday, but he held the Rockies to a pair of runs to enjoy his first win of the campaign. The right-hander started the season with a rough 4.1-inning effort during which he allowed four earned runs, but he's since posted consecutive quality starts during which he's allowed three earned runs over 12.1 frames. Kirby's 6.5 K/9 so far in 2023 is disappointing after he recorded a 9.2 K/9 over 130 frames as a rookie last season, but he has plenty of time to catch up. His next start is tentatively scheduled to come at home against St. Louis next week.
APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Solid in no-decision Kirby did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing one run on five hits over six innings in a 6-7 loss to the Mariners. He struck out four.
Impact Kirby bounced back in his second start, allowing only one run on a Jose Ramirez sacrifice fly in the first inning. The 25-year-old worked through a tough sixth inning but escaped unharmed after striking out the last two batters in the frame. Kirby was on track for the win, but the Guardians would rally to tie the game in the ninth before completing the comeback on a walkoff hit from Josh Bell in the 12th. Kirby owns a 4.34 ERA and 9:1 K:BB over 10.1 innings pitched, and he is tentatively scheduled to return to the mound in the upcoming series with the Cardinals next week.
APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
