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Wayne Kirby

b. 1964

Baseball player and coach from the United States

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About Wayne Kirby

Born 1964. Wayne Kirby is an American baseball player.

Wayne Leonard Kirby (born January 22, 1964) is an American former professional baseball right fielder and former coach. He was the outfield/base-running coordinator for the Texas Rangers from 2006 through 2010. From 2011 through 2018, Kirby was the Baltimore Orioles first base and outfield coach. His younger brother is former NFL running back Terry Kirby.

Career

Los Angeles Dodgers In the amateur draft of January 1983, Kirby was selected in the 13th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kirby saw action in 60 games with the 1983 Gulf Coast League Dodgers, posting a .292 batting average with 13 runs batted in (RBI) and 23 stolen bases.

Kirby played for three separate minor league teams the following year: the Great Falls Dodgers, the Vero Beach Dodgers and the Bakersfield Dodgers. Combining his stats with each of the three clubs, he batted .281 with one home run, 42 RBI and 38 steals in 119 games.

San Diego Padres On November 1, 2019, Kirby was hired as the Padres first base coach for the 2020 season under new Manager Jayce Tingler. He was reunited with former Baltimore Orioles Coach Bobby Dickerson (bench coach), former Baltimore Orioles player now turned coach Ryan Flaherty (advance scout and development coach) as well as former Baltimore Orioles third baseman/shortstop Manny Machado.

New York Mets On January 5, 2022, Kirby was named first base coach for the New York Mets.

Personal Kirby attended Tabb High School in Tabb, Virginia.

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Tabb High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Wayne Kirby?

baseball player and coach from the United States

When was Wayne Kirby born?

Wayne Kirby was born on 22 January 1964 in Williamsburg.

What is Wayne Kirby's occupation?

Wayne Kirby is a baseball player.

What nationality is Wayne Kirby?

Wayne Kirby is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wayne Kirby

· Wikidata: Q3566840

· DBpedia: Wayne Kirby

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MLA: "Wayne Kirby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wayne-kirby/.

Chicago: "Wayne Kirby." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wayne-kirby/.

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