The Milwaukee Brewers announced earlier this season that prospect Taylor Williams would need to undergo the dreaded Tommy John surgery – replacement of the UCL ligament in the elbow. Unfortunately for the Brewers, it was reported today that yet another top prospect – left handed pitcher Nathan Kirby – will likely need to undergo the procedure as well.
Nathan Kirby was tabbed by Ray Montgomery and the Brewers as the 40th overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft this past June. Kirby served as Virginia’s ace throughout his three year collegiate career at the University, leading the team to a College World Series championship before leaving for the pros.