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Justin Kirby
No. 6
Outfielder
Kent State
About Kirby: Kent State freshman Justin Kirby is in his first season with the Mat-Su Miners. Kirby is from Alpharetta, Georgia.
At Kent State: Kirby was named the Mid-Alaska Conference Freshman of the Year and a Freshman All-American following his first season at Kent State. He made 37 starts and hit .313.
With the Miners: Kirby leads the Miners with four runs scored through the first four games of the season. He also has a home run.
Sam Thompson
No. 18
Catcher
Kent State
About Thompson: Sam Thompson is in his first season with the Mat-Su Miners. Thompson is a native of Breman, Georgia.
At Kent State: Thompson recently completed his first year within in the Kent State baseball program.
With the Miners: Thompson has appeared in three games, and has recorded a hit, an RBI and two walks.
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