University of North Carolina Athletics
2025 Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 41
Jacob Kirby
- Position:
- RHP
- B/T:
- R/R
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Waxhaw, N.C.
- High School:
- Ardrey Kell
AS A SOPHOMORE (2025)
• Did not appear for the Diamond Heels.
AS A FRESHMAN (2024)
• Took a redshirt.
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three-year letterman at Ardrey Kell High School for coach Sean Thomas.
• Named to the 2023 NCBCA 4A all-state team.
• 2023 South Mecklenburg 4A Conference Player of the Year.
• Recipient of the 2023 AKHS Male Knight Pride Award.
• Three-time all-conference performer.
PERSONAL
• Full name is Jacob Covington Kirby.
• Son of John and Carrie Kirby.
• Born May 5, 2003 in Winston-Salem, N.C.
• Has a younger sister, Kathleen.
• Did not appear for the Diamond Heels.
AS A FRESHMAN (2024)
• Took a redshirt.
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three-year letterman at Ardrey Kell High School for coach Sean Thomas.
• Named to the 2023 NCBCA 4A all-state team.
• 2023 South Mecklenburg 4A Conference Player of the Year.
• Recipient of the 2023 AKHS Male Knight Pride Award.
• Three-time all-conference performer.
PERSONAL
• Full name is Jacob Covington Kirby.
• Son of John and Carrie Kirby.
• Born May 5, 2003 in Winston-Salem, N.C.
• Has a younger sister, Kathleen.
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