Kirk Saarloos

Kirk Craig Saarloos

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
• School California State University, Fullerton
• High School Valley Christian High School (Cerritos)
• Debut June 18, 2002
• Final Game September 20, 2008
• Born May 23, 1979 in Long Beach, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Kirk Saarloos was the third of six Houston Astro pitchers in a combined no-hitter of the New York Yankees on June 11, 2003. He relieved Peter Munro with 1 1/3 hitless frame.

Kirk was pitching coach at California State University, Fullerton in 2011-2012 and Texas Christian University in 2013-2021. He became head coach at TCU for 2022.

Notable Achievements

• 2002 Pitcher of the Year Texas League Round Rock Express

Further Reading

• Jake Rill: "Worth the wait: Former big leaguer Saarloos leads TCU to win in head-coaching debut: Horned Frogs rally back for victory on opening night of MLB4 Tournament", mlb.com, February 19, 2022. [1]