UVA commit makes strong impression at elite event
The WWBA World Championship event is held each October in Jupiter, Florida at the
Major League Spring Training Complex used by both the Cardinals and Marlins. This year 85 top baseball teams consisting of some of the very best high school baseball prospects from all over the country gathered to show their skills in front of hundreds of major league scouts and college coaches.
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One Virginia prospect caught the eye(s) of the Perfect Game scouting staff, and was
mentioned in an event recap by PG's Todd Gold. The player in question is James
River High School's Nathan Kirby, the left-handed pitching prospect who
committed to the Virginia Cavaliers over a year ago. Kirby, a senior for the
Rapids, was playing the Canes team and really impressed those on hand in
Florida.
Gold wrote: "Kirby slams the door: Nathan Kirby turned some heads in Jupiter, as the lefty not only showed off a 92
mph fastball, he backed it up with a plus slider with massive depth and hard
biting action. Kirby used his arsenal well, stepping up in a huge spot for the
Canes during the playoffs . . . . Kirby inherited a bases loaded, one out jam
with the Canes lead dwindled down to just a run. Kirby struck out back-to-back
hitters to get out of the inning with the lead intact. Kirby then continued to
make the slim lead stand up the rest of the way, nailing down a high-pressure 3
2/3 inning save. All told, Kirby allowed just one hit and two walks, while
piling up a ridiculous 10 strikeouts . . . .
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