2023 Stats
AVG
.209
HR
3
RBI
15
R
8
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Higashioka began the season as the Yankees primary backstop, but it wasn't long before Jose Trevino took over, sending Higashioka back to his familiar backup role. His defense remained solid, throwing out runners at a 41% clip while registering solid framing and defensive runs saved scores. At the dish, Higashioka dropped his strikeout rate to a career best 21%, though his walk rate dropped to 4.8%. More contact helped bump Higashioka's average to a palatable range in two-catcher deep leagues, but it's risky assuming he maintains a similar level. Higashioka has some pop, and his defensive prowess assures another season of around 200 at bats backing up Trevino. Even so, his tenuous batting average is only playable in deep, two-catcher formats. Read Past Outlooks
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Three hits, two doubles in win
Higashioka went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Padres.
ANALYSIS
It's the first multi-hit game of the season for Higashioka, who'd been stuck in a 1-for-18 slump coming into Sunday's contest. The 33-year-old backstop is now slashing .203./259/.380 with three homers and 13 RBI in 85 plate appearances this season. Higashioka should continue to see the majority of starts behind the plate while Jose Trevino (hamstring) is sidelined, though Trevino could return as soon as Tuesday against Seattle.
It's the first multi-hit game of the season for Higashioka, who'd been stuck in a 1-for-18 slump coming into Sunday's contest. The 33-year-old backstop is now slashing .203./259/.380 with three homers and 13 RBI in 85 plate appearances this season. Higashioka should continue to see the majority of starts behind the plate while Jose Trevino (hamstring) is sidelined, though Trevino could return as soon as Tuesday against Seattle.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+35%
OPS vs LHP
2023
+52%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .784 | 162 | 10 | 31 | .250 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .580 | 394 | 13 | 44 | .188 | ||||
2023vs Left | .842 | 22 | 1 | 2 | .286 | ||||
2023vs Right | .554 | 75 | 2 | 13 | .186 | ||||
2022vs Left | .758 | 71 | 4 | 13 | .254 | ||||
2022vs Right | .609 | 177 | 6 | 18 | .216 | ||||
2021vs Left | .791 | 69 | 5 | 16 | .234 | ||||
2021vs Right | .558 | 142 | 5 | 13 | .155 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+11%
OPS at Home
2023
+55%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .676 | 263 | 12 | 34 | .204 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .609 | 293 | 11 | 41 | .209 | ||||
2023Home | .767 | 45 | 3 | 7 | .214 | ||||
2023Away | .495 | 52 | 0 | 8 | .204 | ||||
2022Home | .660 | 114 | 6 | 13 | .212 | ||||
2022Away | .647 | 134 | 4 | 18 | .240 | ||||
2021Home | .652 | 104 | 3 | 14 | .191 | ||||
2021Away | .618 | 107 | 7 | 15 | .172 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Kyle Higashioka compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.19BB Rate
6.2%K Rate
32.0%BABIP
.281ISO
.154AVG
.209OBP
.258SLG
.363OPS
.620wOBA
.274Exit Velocity
91.5 mphHard Hit Rate
40.0%Barrels/PA
10.3%Expected BA
.248Expected SLG
.488Sprint Speed
23.5 ft/secGround Ball %
43.3%Line Drive %
20.0%Fly Ball %
36.7%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Higashioka entered camp expecting to work in a platoon with Ben Rortvedt behind the plate, but Rortvedt has yet to get into a contest due to an oblique injury. Higashioka has seized upon the opportunity with a power-packed spring performance that includes a team-best three homers. If Rortvedt is unable to get ramped up in time for Opening Day, Higashioka would likely open the campaign as the team's everyday catcher. However, a platoon remains the most likely scenario for the bulk of the season, especially considering Higashioka's tepid .181/.246/.389 slash line over 67 games for the Yankees last season.
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Filling in for injured Trevino
Higashioka will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
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Sitting Saturday
Higashioka will sit Saturday versus the Reds.
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Goes deep Saturday
Higashioka went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run and a walk against the Rays in a 9-8 victory Saturday.
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Cranks second homer
Higashioka went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Twins.
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Swats first homer
Higashioka went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday in a 6-0 win against the Giants.
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