If a viral video is very impactful, then for one new member of the organization, it could be worth a lot. This is the case with the newly signed prospect Danny Kirwin by the Red Sox. Red Sox Kirwin was not well-known during his time at Rider University, where he made 80 relief appearances and had 18 saves. However, his performance improved in his senior season, where he achieved a 3.04 ERA and 14 saves in 50.1 innings of relief work. MLB He wasn't picked in the draft but later joined the Mahoning Valley Scrappers of the MLB Draft League before being acquired by the Red Sox based on the viral video.
Thanks to the attention brought by a viral video, Kirwin is now signed with the Red Sox. Kirwin displayed an improved cut fastball with dynamic movement and increased velocity in the video that caught the attention of the Red Sox. Kirwin spent the offseason training at Tread Athletics and showed significant improvement in his pitching velocity. The Red Sox contacted him the day after receiving his Trackman information from a bullpen session.
The Red Sox, along with new general manager Craig Breslow, acted swiftly to sign Kirwin, who is expected to start in Class A ball soon.
The quick signing of Kirwin by the Red Sox is all thanks to the viral video that drew attention to him.
The video showed Kirwin throwing in the high 90s with a new cut fastball and improved velocity, catching the eye of the Red Sox.
It was the content of the video that got Kirwin noticed by the Red Sox. The details in the video made Kirwin noticeable to the Red Sox. The offseason work Kirwin put in at Tread Athletics paid off with increased velocity, catching the Red Sox's attention.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Kirwin's offseason training resulted in improved pitching velocity.Tread Athletics provided Kirwin's Trackman data to the Red Sox, leading to their interest in him.
Kirwin is scheduled to have a physical examination on Wednesday.
The Red Sox and new general manager Craig Breslow acted swiftly to sign Kirwin, who is expected to begin in Class A ball soon.
With his age and college experience, Kirwin could progress quickly, especially if he maintains his pitching strength and reduces his walks.
The Red Sox have made a historic signing by adding Kirwin to their team.
Kirwin being signed by the Red Sox is a historic moment for the Oakland Ballers organization, as he is the first player they have sent to the majors without playing a game for them.
Kirwin is the first player the team has sent to the majors without playing a game for them, marking a historic moment for the Oakland Ballers organization.
Tyler Petersen, the Ballers assistant general manager, expressed their aim to create the best player program in the partner league system. Tyler Petersen, the Ballers assistant general manager, shared their aspiration to establish the best player program in the partner league system with The Athletic.Tyler Petersen, the Ballers assistant general manager, emphasized their intention to provide better opportunities for players compared to other clubs.
These are the type of players we want to bring in, players who would have been selected in the draft if it was still 20 rounds.
