Kurt Birkins

In September of 2008, Major League Baseball pitcher Kurt Birkins became a free agent after being released by the Tampa Bay Rays.Sports Illustrated: Kurt Birkins 2008 Transactions Birkins made his Major League debut on May 4, 2006 with the Baltimore Orioles and was claimed off waivers by the Rays in 2007.

• May 4, 2006: Major League debut
• August 31, 2007: First career win
• September 3, 2007: First major league start
• September 26, 2007: Pitched a career high of 4.1 scoreless inningsOfficial Site of the Tampa Bay Rays: Kurt Birkins 2007 Career Highlights

• The Official Site of the Tampa Bay Rays: Kurt Birkins Career Stats
  • Height: 6' 2
  • Weight: 190
  • Rookie Year: 2006

• 1980: Born on August 11 in West Hills, California

• 2000: Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles

• 2001: Starts the season with the Gulf Coast Orioles then transfers to the Bluefield Orioles

• 2002: Delmarva Shorebirds

• 2003-2004: Frederick Keys

• 2005: Bowie Baysox

• 2006: Major league debut

• 2007: First major league start with the Tampa Bay Rays

• 2008: Released by the Tampa Bay Rays