The Oakland Ballers’ Danny Kirwin has been signed by the Boston Red Sox, becoming the first player from the independent team to be acquired by a Major League Baseball organization. Kirwin, a pitcher, impressed scouts with his fastball speed of 97.7 miles per hour. The Ballers were established in response to the Oakland A’s relocation to Las Vegas and play in the Pioneer League.
Former Rider University standout Danny Kirwin has caught the attention of the Boston Red Sox, who have signed him to a minor league contract. Kirwin’s impressive velocity, reaching up to 98 mph, has been showcased in videos posted by the Oakland Ballers and Lucas Still of Tread Athletics. Kirwin’s pitch metrics, which include a strong fastball and a variety of breaking pitches, further highlight his potential. After going undrafted in the 2023 MLB Draft, Kirwin pitched in the Coastal Plain League before impressing with his performance for the Oakland Ballers.
The Boston Red Sox have signed pitcher Danny Kirwin to a minor league deal after seeing his impressive video online. Kirwin, a right-hander, pitched last season for Rider University and has been training for a season playing independent baseball. Kirwin topped out at 96.2 mph and averaged 95.1 mph on his fastball in a recent indoor bullpen session. He also showed good movement on his pitches. The Red Sox apparently saw enough potential in Kirwin to give him a chance in their minor league system.
