Kyle Higashioka Bio: Career, Networth, Wife & Age

Kyle Higashioka born Kyle Harris Higashioka is a Major League Baseball (MLB) star who plays for the New York Yankees as a catcher.

He is an American born on April 20, 1990, in Huntington Beach, California in the United States of America.

During the 2008 MLB draft, Kyle was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 7th round. He however made his debut in MLB in 2017 after he was promoted to play in the major leagues following the injury of Gary Sanchez. 

Kyle Higashioki | Net Worth, Contract & Salary

Higashioki receives an annual salary of $500k. He has an estimated net worth of between $1-$5 million.

Kyle Higashioka Parents: Father Ted And Mother Diane Higashioka

The number 66 jersey of the New York Yankees’ parents is his Dad Ted Higashioki, a third-generation Japanese American, and his mom Diane Higashioki. The couple has been supportive of their son Kyle in his sports career. 

Kyle Higashioka | Early Life, Parents & Education

Kyle was brought up by his parents Ted and Diane alongside his brother. He learned Japanese so that he could easily communicate with his former Japanese teammate, Masahiro Tanaka.

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Also, he studied Spanish in school and communicates easily with his teammates who are Latin Americans.  He attended Edison High School in Huntington Beach, California.

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He proceeded to the University of California to further his studies and play college baseball for the college team, California Golden Bears.

After promising his mom Diane he will take a graduate degree, he has gone ahead to study mechanical engineering at Orange Coast College. 

How Many Siblings Does Kyle Highashioka Have?

The MLB star has a brother he grew up with. However, no information about him has been disclosed yet. 

How Old Is MLB Player Kyle Harris Higashioka?

The baseball catcher is 32 years old since he was born on April 20, 1990. Considering his appearance, he looks exactly like his age. 

How tall is Kyle Higashioka?

Kyle has a height of 6 ft 1 inch (1.85 m) and weighs 202 lb (91 kg). 

Where did Kyle Higashioka go to college?

The American athlete is a graduate of the University of California, Berkley where he actively participated in college baseball by playing for the college’s team California Golden Bears. 

Source: GhGossip.com

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