FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • MLB.COM
GEORGE KIRBY #68 - PITCHER - SEATTLE MARINERS
10-8 W-L •
1.19 WHIP •
4.21 ERA
10-8 W-L
1.19 WHIP
4.21 ERA
Kirby comes into 2024 balancing production with intensity PEORIA, Ariz. -- George Kirby spent the baseball portion of his offseason in solitude. When the Mariners’ All-Star pitcher began his throwin...
Watch: Mariners pitcher George Kirby throws knuckleball as tribute to Tim Wakefield - The Boston Globe Kirby threw his first knuckleball in the major leagues to honor the late Wakefield, who mastered the pitch during his Red Sox career.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Finishes year in fine form Kirby (13-10) allowed three hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over six shutout innings to earn the win Sunday versus the Rangers.
Impact While the Mariners came up short in pursuit of a playoff spot, Kirby still took the hill and turned in a gem for his final start of the year. He won his last three starts of the campaign, allowing just three runs over 19 innings in that span. The 25-year-old right-hander ends 2023 with a strong 3.35 ERA as well as a 1.04 WHIP and 165:19 K:BB over 190.2 innings across 31 starts. His 0.9 BB/9 was by far the best among qualified starters this season -- Tampa Bay's Zach Eflin was next closest with a 1.2 BB/9.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners taken aback by fan throwing ball on field and grazing pitcher George Kirby
There was an unexpected moment of anxiousness for Seattle starting pitcher George Kirby and the Mariners in the sixth inning of their 6-2 win over the Houston Astros after a foul b...SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • Associated Press
Mariners tighten WC race behind Kirby's gem vs. Astros SEATTLE -- Gloom appeared to be reaching doom for the Mariners from the get-go on Tuesday night, as George Kirby labored himself into a base...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • MLB.COM
Throws six scoreless innings in win Kirby (12-10) allowed five hits and a walk while striking out four over six scoreless innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Astros.
Impact Kirby found a great time to turn dominant. This was his first scoreless outing since Aug. 12, and he'd given up at least three runs in each of his last six starts. The right-hander lowered his ERA to 3.46 with a 1.06 WHIP and 165:19 K:BB through 184.2 innings over 30 starts this season. The victory snapped a four-game losing streak for the Mariners, who remain in contention for a playoff spot and the AL West title. Kirby is projected for a start this weekend versus the Rangers, one he'll almost certainly make if the Mariners aren't eliminated before his turn comes up again.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
George Kirby twirls 6 shutout innings, Mariners snap 4-game losing streak beating Houston 6-2
George Kirby escaped an early bases loaded jam to throw six shutout innings, Seattle took advantage of three Houston errors, and the Mariners snapped a four-game losing streak with...SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • Associated Press
Collects 11th win Kirby (11-10) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up three runs on eight hits over seven innings in a 6-3 victory over the A's. He struck out three without walking a batter.
Impact The right-hander did serve up a solo shot to Zack Gelof in the fourth inning and a two-run homer to Brent Rooker in the sixth, but otherwise Kirby allowed nothing but singles as he delivered his first quality start since he shut out the O's back on Aug. 12, and collected his first win since Aug. 5. With the Mariners in a dogfight for the AL West title, and not guaranteed a wild-card spot if they fall short, the team needs Kirby to continue this return to form to close out the season -- if he stays on turn, his final two regular-season starts would both come at home against the Astros and Rangers next week.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shaky versus Dodgers Kirby (10-10) allowed four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings, taking the loss Friday versus the Dodgers.
Impact Kirby has allowed 19 runs (18 earned) across 27 innings over his last five starts. This was also the second start in a row in which he's issued multiple walks, something he's done only four times all year. The rough patch has him up to a 3.57 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 158:18 K:BB through 171.2 innings over 28 starts overall. Kirby is projected for a favorable road start in Oakland next week.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
George Kirby vents about manager's decision after Rays rally to beat Mariners ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — George Kirby is in the midst of the most frustrating stretch of his young big-league career.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Mariners' George Kirby apologizes to manager Scott Servais for wishing for earlier removal
Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby has apologized to manager Scott Servais for comments after Friday night’s 7-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays that he wished that he wasn’t se...SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • Associated Press
Kirby labors through 6 before allowing HR in 7th ST. PETERSBURG -- It was the way the outing started that made the turnaround that much sweeter for George Kirby on Friday night. Yet, in tha...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • MLB.COM
Struggles against Rays Kirby did not factor into the decision during Friday's loss, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks over 6.1 innings against Tampa Bay. He struck out six.
Impact Kirby's two walks allowed matched his season high as the control artist now has only 16 total walks on the season. Since throwing nine shutout innings against the Orioles on Aug. 12, the 25-year-old has allowed at least three earned runs in four straight starts. During those outings, he has a 6.00 ERA and 20 strikeouts over 21 innings. Kirby looks to rebound in his next start, scheduled to be at home against the Angels.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chased after three innings Kirby (10-9) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits over three innings against the Mets. He struck out three.
Impact Kirby struggled to get through the Mets lineup, throwing 73 pitches across three frames before being pulled. The outing marked Kirby's shortest start of the season. The 25-year-old is in the midst of a rough patch, having allowed 11 runs across his last three appearances (14.2 innings) while being tagged for a home run in each outing. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to come Friday at Tampa Bay.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set to rejoin rotation this weekend Mariners manager Scott Servais said Wednesday that Kirby (illness) will slot back into the rotation during this weekend's series with the Mets, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times rep...
Impact After falling ill, Kirby was scratched ahead of his scheduled start Tuesday, prompting the Mariners to turn to Luke Weaver as their lead pitcher in their eventual 3-1 loss to Oakland. The Mariners won't skip over Kirby's turn in the rotation entirely, as he'll be back on the bump in New York, assuming he's able to move past the illness heading into the weekend. Servais hasn't specified yet which of the three games versus the Mets that Kirby will start.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners scratch George Kirby, Julio Rodriguez The American League West-leading Seattle Mariners found themselves short-handed for their Tuesday game against the visiting Oakland Athletic...
AUGUST 30, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Scratched from start Kirby was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday against Oakland due to an illness, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Impact Luke Weaver will fill in as Seattle's starting pitcher Tuesday, and it is unclear whether or not Kirby will be able to make his next start -- tentatively scheduled for Monday against Cincinnati. For now, Kirby should be considered day-to-day.
AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
George Kirby, hot Mariners look for fast start vs. A's If there's a pitching mantra the Seattle Mariners have developed throughout their organization, it's this: Throw first-pitch strikes.
AUGUST 29, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Punches out nine in no-decision Kirby did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing three runs on eight hits over 5.2 innings against the White Sox. He struck out nine.
Impact Kirby's now gone four starts (27.2 innings) without issuing a walk. He held the White Sox to one run through his first five innings Wednesday, working his way through traffic thanks to his nine strikeouts. However, Trayce Thompson's two-run homer ended Kirby's outing with two outs in the sixth. The 25-year-old right-hander's allowed seven runs over his last two starts (11.2 innings), though he still sports a solid 2.89 ERA with 49:3 K:BB in his previous seven outings. Overall, Kirby's 10-8 across 25 starts (156.1 innings) this season with a 3.28 ERA and 1.03 WHIP. He's currently in line for a home matchup with the Athletics early next week.
AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Against White Sox, George Kirby tries to lead Mariners to 9 straight wins The surging Seattle Mariners boast separate eight-game winning streaks in August, but right-hander George Kirby still enters Wednesday’s vis...
AUGUST 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Allows four runs in no-decision Kirby did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing four runs on eight hits over six innings against the Royals. He struck out two.
Impact Kirby pitched well for most of the afternoon, allowing one run over the first five innings before Maikel Garcia reached on a fielding error to open the bottom of the sixth. The right-hander would then allow four consecutive hits and a sac fly, leading to three more runs coming across for Kansas City. Kirby had allowed one or fewer runs in each of his previous three starts coming in while his two strikeouts on the afternoon matched his season low. He now holds a 2.05 ERA through three August starts and has not issued a walk over that stretch.
AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gem goes to waste Kirby allowed just three hits and struck out seven over nine scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Orioles on Saturday.
Impact Kirby brought his best against the American League's top team, but he came away with nothing despite the gem. He faced just 29 batters, erasing one of the three hits he surrendered on a double play. Kirby also threw 73 of 103 pitches for strikes, again showcasing his high-end control. The right-hander now has a 3.11 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 131:14 K:BB through 144.2 innings over 23 starts on the year. He's lined up for a favorable road start in Kansas City next week.
AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mountcastle knocks in winning run as Orioles outlast Kirby SEATTLE -- The Orioles scored zero runs in nine innings against Mariners starter George Kirby ... and then still won Saturday night at T-Mob...
AUGUST 13, 2023 • MLB.COM
