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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
George Kirby, Seattle Mariners right-hander, has emerged as a workhorse pitcher in 2026. The 28-year-old has pitched 57+ innings (second in MLB), maintaining a 2.84 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and 46:14 K:BB ratio over 9 starts. Recently improved to 5-2 record after a strong outing against Houston, allowing just 1 run on 7 hits over 5 innings with 7 strikeouts. Kirby has notably increased his ground ball rate to 57.6% (4th in MLB), joining an elite club of pitchers. He recently became the 12th pitcher in Mariners franchise history to reach 50 career wins. The 2026 version of Kirby is focused on being a "workhorse" rather than relying solely on his aggressive mound persona.
Strengths
- + Elite workload management - 57+ innings pitched, 2nd in MLB
- + Strong ERA of 2.84 with 1.16 WHIP
- + Excellent strikeout-to-walk ratio (46:14)
- + Increased ground ball rate to 57.6% (4th in MLB)
- + 5-2 record with consistent performance
- + Recently joined exclusive 50-win club in Mariners history
- + Effective against quality opponents (dominant vs Houston)
- + Demonstrating maturity and focus as a 'workhorse' pitcher
- + High pitch efficiency and control
About
Kirby Snead is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
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