Kyle Higashioka is an American professional baseball catcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Kyle Harris Higashioka was born on April 20, 1990 (age 31 years), Huntington Beach, California, United States. His father, Ted, is a third-generation Japanese American while his mother is called Diane.
Kyle Higashioka attended Edison High School in Huntington Beach, California where he played for the school’s baseball team. He later committed to the University of California, Berkeley to play college baseball for the California Golden Bears.
The New York Yankees selected Kyle Higashioka in the seventh round of the 2008 MLB draft. Kyle Higashioka signed with the Yankees, receiving a $500,000 signing bonus, rather than attending college.
Kyle Higashioka had studied Spanish in high school and is taking classes in mechanical engineering at Orange Coast College. He is married to Alyse Higashioka.
Where is Kyle Higashioka now?
Kyle Higashioka is currently playing for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB).
How good is Kyle Higashioka?
Yes, Kyle Higashioka is a good catcher and is believed to be one of the most underrated players in the sport. He has been predicted to be a top 9 catcher in the sport on a per-rate basis.