Dirks, an outfielder from Burrton, Kan., went 1-for-2 with a walk in his debut and he started in left field.
Dirks earned third team All-America honors for the Shockers in 2008 and led the team to back-to-back Super Regional appearances in 2007 and 2008.
He is the 32nd Shocker to play in the Major Leagues.
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