Kyle Higashioka
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2017-2026)
Kyle Higashioka is a catcher who has played in Major League Baseball since 2017 for the New York Yankees, the San Diego Padres, and the Texas Rangers, a span of 10 seasons. In 550 career games, he has hit .218 with 343 hits, 75 home runs, and 231 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 15, 2026.
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 202 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2017-04-10
- Jersey
- #11
Full name: Kyle Harris Higashioka
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550 | 1,572 | 176 | 343 | 66 | 2 | 75 | 231 | 5 | 105 | 437 | .218 | .268 | .406 | .674 | -1,691 |
Career AVG .218 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.
Career OBP .268 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.
Career SLG .406 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .674 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NYA | AL | 9 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | NYA | AL | 29 | 72 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 16 | .167 | .247 (-33%) | .318 (-24%) | .409 (-22%) | .727 (-23%) | -268.2 |
| 2019 | NYA | AL | 18 | 56 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 26 | .214 | .252 (-15%) | .322 (-35%) | .434 (+7%) | .757 (-11%) | -140.2 |
| 2020 | NYA | AL | 16 | 48 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 11 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | NYA | AL | 67 | 193 | 20 | 35 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 29 | 0 | 17 | 59 | .181 | .243 (-26%) | .317 (-22%) | .410 (-5%) | .727 (-13%) | -450.1 |
| 2022 | NYA | AL | 83 | 229 | 27 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 31 | 0 | 12 | 52 | .227 | .242 (-6%) | .311 (-15%) | .394 (-2%) | .706 (-8%) | -342.0 |
| 2023 | NYA | AL | 92 | 242 | 24 | 57 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 34 | 0 | 14 | 74 | .236 | .248 (-5%) | .320 (-14%) | .414 (avg) | .734 (-6%) | -327.2 |
| 2024 | SDN | NL | 84 | 246 | 29 | 54 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 45 | 2 | 15 | 74 | .220 | .243 (-10%) | .312 (-16%) | .399 (+19%) | .711 (+4%) | 58.0 |
| 2025 | TEX | AL | 94 | 303 | 33 | 73 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 47 | 3 | 20 | 72 | .241 | .245 (-2%) | .315 (-8%) | .403 (avg) | .718 (-4%) | -221.2 |
| 2026 | TEX | AL | 58 | 165 | 20 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 47 | .218 | .243 (-11%) | .318 (-4%) | .400 (-8%) | .718 (-6%) | 0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 550 | 1,572 | 176 | 343 | 66 | 2 | 75 | 231 | 5 | 105 | 437 | .218 | — | — | — | — | -1,691 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 21.00 | — | - |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 21.00 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 45 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 13 | .222 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NLDS2 | SDN | 5 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .214 |
| 2024 | NLWC2 | SDN | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .400 |
| 2022 | ALCS | NYA | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 |
| 2022 | ALDS1 | NYA | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 |
| 2021 | ALWC | NYA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 |
| 2020 | ALDS1 | NYA | 4 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | .308 |
| 2020 | ALWC2 | NYA | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (492 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 240 | 659 | 83 | 135 | 37 | 100 | .205 |
| Away | 252 | 748 | 73 | 172 | 31 | 113 | .230 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-27 | TEX | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-25 | TEX | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-23 | TEX | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-21 | TEX | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-20 | TEX | MIA | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-19 | TEX | MIA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-17 | TEX | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-16 | TEX | HOU | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-15 | TEX | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-14 | TEX | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 459 | 398 | 3729 | 120 | 32 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NYA | C | 8 | 5 | 55 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | NYA | C | 27 | 20 | 225 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | NYA | C | 18 | 14 | 146 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | NYA | C | 14 | 13 | 108 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | NYA | C | 66 | 58 | 609 | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | NYA | C | 82 | 72 | 669 | 21 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 | NYA | C | 90 | 71 | 663 | 14 | 9 | 1 |
| 2024 | SDN | C | 83 | 77 | 669 | 20 | 9 | 1 |
| 2025 | TEX | C | 71 | 68 | 585 | 16 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 459 |
| Designated Hitter | 29 |
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Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Kyle Higashioka: the record in brief
The debut date in the bio is April 10, 2017; Kyle Higashioka is an active player, and this profile updates as the season goes on. The team column moves through the New York Yankees (2017 through 2023), the San Diego Padres (2024), and the Texas Rangers (2025 to 2026). Higashioka played primarily as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on April 20, 1990, in Huntington Beach, CA, USA and a listed size of 202 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Kyle Higashioka was the playing name; the full given name is Kyle Harris.
The batting record for Higashioka: 550 games, 343 hits in 1,572 at bats, and a .218 average, adding 75 home runs and 231 RBI. Higashioka's career OPS of .674 combines a .268 on-base mark with .406 slugging. Measured against the leagues Higashioka played in, the .218 career average compares with a .247 league average over the same seasons, 11.6% below the league. 2024 was Higashioka's biggest home run year, with 17.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kyle Higashioka
- What years did Kyle Higashioka play?
- Kyle Higashioka played in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2026.
- Was Kyle Higashioka a pitcher?
- No. Kyle Higashioka was a position player (Catcher), though he did pitch in 3 career games.
- How many home runs did Kyle Higashioka hit?
- Kyle Higashioka hit 75 career home runs with 343 hits.
- What teams has Kyle Higashioka played for?
- Kyle Higashioka has played for 3 teams: the New York Yankees (2017–2023), the San Diego Padres (2024), and the Texas Rangers (2025–2026).
- What are Kyle Higashioka's career stats?
- In 550 games, Kyle Higashioka has 343 hits, 75 home runs, 231 RBI, 176 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .218 batting average.
- What position does Kyle Higashioka play?
- Kyle Higashioka plays primarily as a catcher, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Kyle Higashioka and how much does he weigh?
- Kyle Higashioka is listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 202 pounds.
- What number does Kyle Higashioka wear?
- Kyle Higashioka wears number 11, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Kyle Higashioka hit each season?
- Kyle Higashioka's home runs by season: 0 in 2017, 3 in 2018, 3 in 2019, 4 in 2020, 10 in 2021, 10 in 2022, 10 in 2023, 17 in 2024, 11 in 2025, and 7 in 2026. His most in one season was 17, in 2024.
- What was Kyle Higashioka's career batting average?
- Kyle Higashioka batted .218 over his career, with 343 hits in 1,572 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kyle Higashioka have?
- Kyle Higashioka drove in 231 runs in his career.
- What was Kyle Higashioka's career ERA?
- Kyle Higashioka finished with a 21.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.