Minor Leagues
In his pro debut, Hirsh went 3–1 for the 2003 Tri-City ValleyCats, with a 1.95 ERA, limiting batters to a .175 average, and striking out 33 hitters in 32 1⁄3 innings of work. Following the season he was rated the No. 8 prospect in the organization by Baseball America. In 2004 he recorded 11 victories with the Class A-Advanced Salem Avalanche, while honing his secondary pitches.
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