Kyle Higashioka served as a catcher for the Yankees from 2017-2023. Over 7 seasons and 314 games, he batted .210 with 40 home runs and 121 RBI. His October resume: 9 games, a .192 average, and 1 home run.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18 | 56 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 26 | 0 | .214 | .211 | .464 | .675 |
| 2020 | 16 | 48 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 | .250 | .250 | .521 | .771 |
| 2021 | 67 | 193 | 20 | 35 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 29 | 17 | 59 | 0 | .181 | .246 | .389 | .635 |
| 2022 | 83 | 229 | 27 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 31 | 12 | 52 | 0 | .227 | .264 | .389 | .653 |
| 2023 | 92 | 242 | 24 | 57 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 34 | 14 | 74 | 0 | .236 | .274 | .413 | .687 |
| Career | 314 | 858 | 94 | 180 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 121 | 51 | 244 | 0 | .210 | .254 | .394 | .648 |
Career-best seasons highlighted in gold. Stats via Retrosheet.
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 18 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 1 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .278 | -- | -- | -- |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 2022 | 3 | 6 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 9 | 26 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .192 | .192 | .308 | .500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Kyle Higashioka play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Kyle Higashioka appeared in 9 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Kyle Higashioka didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Kyle Higashioka's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Kyle Higashioka born?
Kyle Higashioka was born in Huntington Beach, CA, USA. Kyle Higashioka went on to play for the New York Yankees from 2017-2023, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Kyle Higashioka's career stats with the Yankees?
Kyle Higashioka compiled a .210 batting average, 40 home runs, 121 RBI, and 180 hits across 314 games for the New York Yankees. Kyle Higashioka's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 2017-2023 seasons.