Brewers select Virginia left-hander Nathan Kirby with 40th overall pick
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Shortly after grabbing a toolsy outfielder with the 16th pick Monday night, the Milwaukee Brewers selected left-hander Nathan Kirby, a University of Virginia product, with the 40th overall pick in the 2015 First-Year Player Draft.
Bio
Position: LHP
School: Virginia
Height/Weight: 6-2, 185 pounds
Age: 21
Bats: Left; Throws: Left
Stats
| IP (G-GS) | ERA | K/9 | HR/9 | OPP AVG. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.1 (10-10) | 2.28 | 11.38 | 0.46 | .202 |
Overview
The hard-throwing left-hander lives effortlessly in the 92-mph range with a sharp-breaking 80-mph slider to complement it. He has long been touted as a consensus first-rounder, and was averaging at least one strikeout per inning prior to suffering an injury earlier this season.
The 6-foot-2, 185-pound left-hander has the athleticism to flourish in the majors, while most scouts believe Kirby could one day emerge as a legitimate No. 2 starter.
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