Wayne Kirby’s presence in a room is often accompanied by his hearty laugh and maybe a joke or two.

A former major league outfielder, the 58-year-old Kirby was hired to manager Buck Showalter’s staff last winter as the Mets first-base coach and outfield instructor. Kirby previously worked under Showalter with the Orioles from 2011-18.

Kirby spoke to Post Sports+ this week about working for Showalter, his own bout with prostate cancer and a Mets team headed to the postseason for the first time since 2016.

What has it meant for you to reunite with Buck Showalter this season?