Kirby pitched for the Harwich Mariners in the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he had a 1.38 ERA in 13 innings. Kirby was chosen a preseason All-American by Baseball America and Perfect Game ahead of the 2019 season.
Kirby was selected with the 20th overall choice in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft, making him one of the top prospects in the game.
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He signed a $3.24 million contract with Seattle. He was sent to the Everett AquaSox of the Class A Short Season Northwest League after signing and spent the whole 2019 season with them.
Kirby had a 2.35 ERA in nine games (eight starts), striking out 25 batters in 23 innings. Kirby did not play in a minor league game in 2020 since the minor league season was canceled due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
He returned to Everett in 2021, now as a member of the High-A West.
He was promoted to the Double-A Central’s Arkansas Travelers in August. Kirby had a 5–3 record and a 2.53 ERA in 15 starts for the two teams, striking out 80 batters in 67+23 innings. Kirby will start the 2022 season in Arkansas.
Kirby’s contract was selected by the Mariners on May 8, 2022, and he was promoted to the major leagues.
That day, he made his MLB debut as a starter against the Tampa Bay Rays, pitching six scoreless innings while striking out seven batters.
How Much Does George Kirby Make?
George Kirby is paid an average of $700,000 each year. Ray will be paid a base salary of $700,000 in 2022.