2011: Appeared in 17 games for the YellowJackets during his sophomore season, pitching 23 1/3 innings ... Was 0-4 with a 6.56 ERA and one save ... Struck out 18 batters during the season ... Matched his career high by striking out five batters during a three-inning performance at Mississippi College (April 21, 2011) ... Picked up his first collegiate save by striking out two batters over two innings in a 7-5 win over Sul Ross State (Feb. 26, 2011) ... Gave up only an unearned run in three innings in his season debut against Whitworth (Feb. 11, 2011).
2010: Saw action in 12 games for the YellowJackets as a freshman ... Was 0-1 with a 7.36 ERA in 11 innings pitched ... Struck out nine batters, averaging nearly a strikeout per inning ... Struck out a career high five batters in two innings of work during LeTourneau's 24-6 victory over Eureka (Ill.) (March 10, 2010) ... Pitched two scoreless innings and gave up only one hit in his collegiate debut against Texas College (Feb. 15, 2010) ... Did not allow a run during his final five appearances of the season.
PREP: Was home-schooled for high school career ... Competed with the Houston Northside Falcons Club Team ... Boasted a .450 batting average, and a 1.80 ERA ... Other choices for schooling included San Jacinto College, Texas A&M, Angelo State University.
PERSONAL: Full name is Kirby Vincent Cantalamessa ... Born in Houston, Texas ... Son of Mona and George Cantalamessa ... Has two sisters, Olivia and Alana ... Is an accomplished surfer ... Considers pitching in the National Baseball Congress World Series in Wichita, Kan. "in front of thousands of people" to be one of his biggest thrills as a player ... Is an exercise science major.
