Kyle Higashioka
Position:
Catcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-1, 202lb (185cm, 91kg)
Team:
San Diego Padres (majors)
Born:
April 20, 1990
in Huntington Beach, CA
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Draft: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 7th round of the 2008 MLB June Amateur Draft from Edison HS (Huntington Beach, CA).
High School: Edison HS (Huntington Beach, CA)
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2018 season
2024 Contract Status:
Signed thru 2024, 1 yr/$2.18M (24)
Service Time (01/2024): 5.005
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Free Agent: 2025
Agents: Beverly Hills Sports Council
Full Name: Kyle Harris Higashioka
Nicknames:
Higgy
Pronunciation: \he-GAH-shi-oh-kah\
Twitter:
@the_higster
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