KYLE
HIGASHIOKA
#66 -
C
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
202 lbs
Bats/Throws
R /
R
Experience
6
years
Debut
Apr 10, 2017
Born
Apr 20, 1990
(34 yrs)
Huntington Beach, California
Hometown
Edison, California
Drafted
Drafted by NY Yankees in 2008 (7/230).
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2024.
Season Stats
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AB At Bats
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R Runs
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H Hits
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2B Doubles
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3B Triples
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HR Home Runs
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RBI Runs Batted In
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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SB Stolen Bases
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CS Caught Stealing
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AVG Batting Average
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OBP On-Base Percentage
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SLG Slugging Percentage
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OPS On-Base Plus Slugging
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-02 |
Signed as a free agent by the Texas Rangers to a two-year contract.
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| 2024-10-31 |
Filed for free agency.
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| 2024-09-02 |
Missed 2 games (flu).
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| 2024-08-31 |
Flu, day-to-day.
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| 2024-01-11 |
Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract.
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News
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Rotowire
Sat, Mar 01, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Higashioka went 2-for-2 with two home runs and six RBI in Friday's spring game against the Cubs.
Rotowire
Tue, Dec 03, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Rangers general manager Ross Fenstermaker said Tuesday that Higashioka and Jonah Heim will split time at catcher in 2025, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Scouting Report
Is a pretty good hitting catcher, especially for the minor leagues, and boasts decent home-run power and run-producing qualities. Does not strike out a lot. Is not a natural leader, game-caller and receiver, so he needs to continue to work on his catching skills in order to maximize his time in Major League Baseball.
Long Range Potential: Backup catcher.
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