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San Diego Padres NL West
 
Kyle Higashioka • #20 • C
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'1", 202 lbs.
Born:Apr 20, 1990 (34 yrs) in Huntington Beach, CA
Hometown:Edison, CA
Experience:6 years
Drafted:Drafted by NY Yankees in 2008 (7/230).
Acquired:Acquired in a trade with NY Yankees in 2023.
Bats:R
Throws:R
2024 Season Stats
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS OBP SLG AVG
YTD 84 246 29 54 10 1 17 45 15 74 2 0 .263 .476 .220
Playoffs 3 7 2 3 1 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 .444 1.429 .429
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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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