Kyle Higashioka Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 1" / 202 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 4/20/1990 (34)
- Experience
- 7
- College
- None
Kyle Higashioka Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Kyle Higashioka News
The San Diego Padres officially sent outfielders Juan Soto and Trent Grisham to the New York Yankees in a blockbuster trade on Wednesday in exchange for right-handers Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Jhony Brito, and Randy Vasquez, and catcher Kyle Higashioka. The Padres cleared payroll space and acquired some much-needed pitching help with this massive deal. King, 28, could give the team a solid mid-rotation starter, but he struggled in the big leagues before 2023 and has already dealt with a major elbow injury. Thorpe, 23, was the Yankees' No. 5 prospect and could be a rotation option down the line, but he has yet to pitch above Double-A. Brito, 25, doesn't miss many bats and is likely ticketed for a relief role after struggling as a starter in the majors. Vasquez, 25, has durability questions but could serve as a back-end starter for the Friars. And Higashioka, 34, has some decent power and should serve as Luis Campusano's backup.
The New York Yankees and catcher Kyle Higashioka agreed to a one-year, $1.46 million deal to avoid salary arbitration. The 32-year-old has one more year of arbitration before entering free agency. His workload may have been reduced when the Yankees acquired Jose Trevino, but Higashioka will still get considerable reps behind the plate. This past season, he made 248 plate appearances and molded a .227/.264/.389 slash line and matched his career-high 10 HRs. The veteran may not be the most efficient player at the plate. However, his defensive attributes allow him to keep his job. He ranked in the 71st percentile for framing in 2022, which is quite impressive for a backup catcher. Although, his fantasy value is likely insignificant with Trevino as the Yankees' primary catcher.
The New York Yankees placed outfielder Joey Gallo and catcher Kyle Higashioka on the COVID-19 injured list prior to Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. In corresponding moves, the team called up relief pitcher David McKay from Triple-A and signed catcher Rob Brantly to a major league contract, selecting him to the team's 26-man roster. It's unclear how long both players will be out, but we could see Marwin Gonzalez benefit from Gallo's absence, while Jose Trevino will serve as the team's starting catcher.
Batting Order
1 | Xander Bogaerts |
2 | Fernando Tatis Jr. |
3 | Jake Cronenworth |
4 | Jurickson Profar |
5 | Ha-Seong Kim |
6 | Luis Campusano |
7 | Jackson Merrill |
8 | Graham Pauley |
9 | Tyler Wade |
Kyle Higashioka Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Xander Bogaerts |
2 | Fernando Tatis Jr. |
3 | Jake Cronenworth |
4 | Jurickson Profar |
5 | Ha-Seong Kim |
6 | Luis Campusano |
7 | Jackson Merrill |
8 | Graham Pauley |
9 | Tyler Wade |