6. George Kirby right-handed starting pitcher number one pick of the Mariners in 2019. Like Logan Gilbert, he is expected to make fast track to the major leagues.
Last summer, the Mariners limited his innings pitched to 23 innings in 9 games while playing for short-season Everett team. He has such good control he didn’t walk a single batter while striking out 25.
He will probably start in single-A before ending the season at double-A Arkansas. He has a fastball that reaches the high 90s, though he averages in the low 90s. He throws the curveball and slider.