Kirby Yates
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Left
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Throws: Right
5-10, 205lb (178cm, 92kg)
Team:
Texas Rangers (majors)
Born:
March 25, 1987
in Lihue, HI
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Draft: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 26th round of the 2005 MLB June Amateur Draft from Kauai HS (Lihue, HI).
High School: Kauai HS (Lihue, HI)
School: Yavapai College (Prescott, AZ)
Debut:
June 7, 2014
(Age 27-074d,
20,647th in major league history)
vs. SEA 1.1 IP, 0 H, 2 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2014 season
2024 Contract Status:
Signed thru 2024, 1 yr/$4.5M (24)
Service Time (01/2024): 9.021
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Free Agent: 2025
Agents: Beverly Hills Sports Council
Full Name: Kirby Kali Yates
Nicknames:
Kirbs or Chubbs Senior
Twitter:
@KauaiKirby39
View Player Info
from the B-R Bullpen
Relatives: Brother of Tyler Yates
2022 Fielding Game Log (as P)