Kyle Higashioka
Position: Catcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
Born: 1990-04-20, Huntington Beach, USA
Age: 36
Height/Weight: 6' 1" / 202 lbs
MLB Debut: 2017-04-10
Nickname: Higgy
College: Edison HS
Draft: 2008 (Round 7, Pick #230)
Status: Active
Next NYY Game: 09-12 vs NYM
Player Biography & Career Profile
Kyle Higashioka (known as "Higgy") is an American professional baseball catcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on April 20, 1990 in Huntington Beach, USA, he bats right and throws right. Prior to joining the major leagues, he attended Edison HS and was selected by the New York Yankees in 2008 (Round 7, Pick #230).
Kyle Higashioka made his Major League Baseball debut on April 10, 2017. Across 1 seasons on the mound, he pitched 3.0 innings with 0 strikeouts and an ERA of 21.00. His career accolades include honors such as INT Mid-Season All-Star, MiLB.com Organization All-Star, INT Player of the Week. Today, Kyle Higashioka remains a vital everyday leader and fan favorite in the Bronx.
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Regular Season | 0 | 0 | 21.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 3.00 |
| Career Regular Season | 0 | 0 | 21.00 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3.00 |
Career Statistics
Tm: Texas Rangers Lg: American League W: 0 L: 0 ERA: 21.00 G: 3 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 3.0 H: 8 R: 7 ER: 7 HR: 1 BB: 1 SO: 0 WHIP: 3.00
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Texas Rangers | American League | 0 | 0 | 21.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
🏆 Career Awards & Honors
7 Total AwardsINT Mid-Season All-Star
Jul 10, 2019MiLB.com Organization All-Star
Nov 25, 2019INT Player of the Week
Jun 12, 2016EAS Player of the Week
Jun 26, 2016EAS Mid-Season All-Star
Jul 13, 2016MiLB.com Organization All-Star
Nov 28, 2016FSL Mid-Season All-Star
Jun 20, 2015📋 Latest Roster Transactions
Official MLB Roster LogTexas Rangers sent C Kyle Higashioka on a rehab assignment to Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers placed C Kyle Higashioka on the 10-day injured list.
C Kyle Higashioka changed number to 11.
C Kyle Higashioka changed number to 42.
C Kyle Higashioka changed number to 11.
C Kyle Higashioka changed number to 21.
Texas Rangers activated C Kyle Higashioka from the 10-day injured list.
Texas Rangers sent C Kyle Higashioka on a rehab assignment to Round Rock Express.
