Position: RHP
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 200 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
Born: 06/05/2002
College: Wright State University
How Acquired: Drafted 18th round, 534th Overall, 2024
Bonus: $25,000
40-man Roster: No
Rule 5 Eligible: 2027
Minor League Free Agency: 2030
Options Left: 3
Overview
Drafted as a senior, Shirk was a starter his last three years for Wright State. He seldom walked anybody — he had a 1.9 BB/9 for his career — but he got hit around some. He gave up 298 hits over 270 innings and his career ERA was 5.27. He didn’t miss a lot of bats, with a 7.1 career K/9.
2024
Shirk didn’t appear in any games after signing.
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July 16, 2024: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 18th round, 534th overall pick; signed July 26.