RHS ’16 Grad George Kirby Pitches His Second MLB Game at Citi Field

After pitching his first MLB game on Mother’s Day, Rye High School 2016 graduate George Kirby came to New York and Citi field to pitch his second game against the New York Mets.

A few hundred family and friends from Rye turned out to show support, and Kirby caught the attention of Mets manager Buck Showalter who said “The kid from Rye, I’m sure he has a lot of emotions going on, but he’s the real deal. … Very impressive. I think the first thing that jumps out about this young guy is his command.”

Here is a sampling of some of the local media coverage:

“He was crying. We were all crying.”

George Kirby’s parents tell @SteveGelbs about the emotion of their son being called up to the big leagues and pitching near his hometown of Rye, New York: pic.twitter.com/AQ3iAYe0lW

— SNY (@SNYtv) May 15, 2022

George Kirby’s parents George and Linda talk about the Rye coaches that impacted their son’s journey to the big leagues.

Rye’s George Kirby makes homecoming at Citi Field in second MLB start for Mariners – LoHud

Photos – Rye’s George Kirby pitching for Seattle Mariners against the Mets – LoHud

Catching on quick: Mazeika’s HR lifts Mets over Mariners 5-4 – ESPN

Mariners’ George Kirby fulfilling dream in ‘surreal’ homecoming vs. Mets – NY Post