In the amateur draft of January 1983, Kirby was selected in the 13th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Also, he appeared at second base in four games, marking the first time he played a non–outfield position in his minor league career.

Curiously, he had compiled the same number of RBI and stolen bases in his 78 games with Albuquerque the prior season.

[1] In 118 games for the AAA Colorado Springs Sky Sox, he posted a .294 average with a homer, 39 RBI and 29 steals.

[2] His offensive success at Colorado Springs did not carry over to the big leagues, as Kirby batted just .167 with a single homer and RBI in 21 games with the 1992 Indians.

[1] However, Kirby's HR and RBI totals that season for the Sky Sox were the highest of his minor league career, as were his 162 base hits and his .345 batting average.

[3] On November 1, 2019, Kirby was hired as the Padres first base coach for the 2020 season under new Manager Jayce Tingler.