Kirby, Springer, Gore, Torkelson, Ober
Feb 3 2026
Kirby had his worst season in 2025... George Kirby (RHP, SEA) had a 4.21 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 26% K%, and 5% BB% in 126 innings pitched. After two consecutive seasons logging 190 innings or more, Kirby dealt with shoulder inflammation. That caused him to miss nearly two months. Can Kirby return to the high-end starting pitcher from 2023 and 2024?
| Season | IP | ERA/xERA | WHIP | H%/S% | GB%/FB% | BB% | K% | Ball% | SwK% | HR/F | BPX |
| 2022 | 130 | 3.39/3.49 | 1.21 | 35%/75% | 45%/38% | 4% | 25% | 31% | 10.4% | 9% | 170 |
| 2023 | 190.2 | 3.35/3.70 | 1.04 | 32%/72% | 44%/37% | 3% | 23% | 29% | 11.5% | 11% | 168 |
| 2024 | 191 | 3.53/3.69 | 1.07 | 32%/71% | 41%/40% | 3% | 23% | 32% | 11.9% | 10% | 162 |
| 2025 | 126 | 4.21/3.36 | 1.19 | 34%/67% | 44%/33% | 6% | 26% | 35% | 12.4% | 13% | 175 |
Kirby's skills suggest buying into him:
- Kirby’s control and luck factors (H%, HR/F) took a step back in 2025. That’s evident in...
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