Kirby Yates

Kirby Yates
San Diego Padres – No. 39
Pitcher
Born: (1987-03-25) March 25, 1987
Lihue, Hawaii
Bats: Left Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 7, 2014, for the Tampa Bay Rays
MLB statistics
(through September 18, 2018)
Win–loss record 12–11
Earned run average 4.02
Strikeouts 283
Teams

Kirby Kali Yates (born March 25, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Angels, and New York Yankees.

Early career

Yates pitching for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2014

Yates was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 26th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft out of Kauai High School in Lihue, Hawaii.[1] He did not sign and attended Yavapai College. He missed both the 2006 and 2007 seasons due to Tommy John surgery.[2]

Professional career

Tampa Bay Rays

After going undrafted in 2009, Yates signed with the Tampa Bay Rays.[3] Yates was a Triple-A All-Star in 2013.[4]

Yates was added to the Rays 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.[5] Yates was called up to the majors for the first time on June 7, 2014 and made his debut that day.[6] In 37 games, he posted an ERA of 3.75 in 36 innings, striking out 42. The following season he struggled, posting an ERA of 7.97 in ​20 1⁄3. The Rays designated Yates for assignment after the 2015 season.

New York Yankees

On November 25, 2015, the Rays traded Yates to the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations.[7] Yates was subsequently designated for assignment on January 5, 2016. On January 8, 2016, the Indians traded Yates to the New York Yankees in exchange for cash considerations.[8] Yates made the Yankees' Opening Day roster in 2016.[9] In 41 games for the Yankees, he posted an ERA of 5.23 in ​41 1⁄3 innings.

Los Angeles Angels

After the 2016 season, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim claimed Yates from the Yankees on waivers.[10] He was designated for assignment on April 2, 2017. On April 5, he was outrighted from the 40-man roster, and sent to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees. Yates made his Angels debut as a reliever on April 22 against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was designated for assignment the next day.[11]

San Diego Padres

On April 26, 2017, Yates was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres.[12] He excelled once relieving for the Padres, striking out 87 in ​55 2⁄3 innings. He was also 4-5 with a 3.72 ERA in 61 games.

Personal life

His brother, Tyler Yates, also played in Major League Baseball.[13] Kirby married his long time girlfriend Ashlee on January 2, 2016. She owns a business that places sitters with professional athlete families, Homerun Sitters LLC.[14][15]

References

  1. ↑ Shimogawa, Duane (June 10, 2005). "Yates drafted by Red Sox". Thegardenisland.com. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  2. ↑ "'05 Kauai graduate armed and ready". The.honoluluadvertiser.com. June 3, 2008. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Yates fights back". Bgdailynews.com. April 19, 2010. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  4. ↑ Rob DeMello (July 3, 2013). "Kauai's Kirby Yates named Triple-A All-Star". Khon2.com. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Rays add four players to 40-man roster; sign seven to minor league contracts". Tampabay.rays.mlb.com. November 20, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  6. ↑ SCOTT CARTER The Durham Bulls. "Bulls' closer Kirby Yates finally gets long-awaited call from Rays". Heraldsun.com. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  7. ↑ Russell, Daniel (November 25, 2015). "Kirby Yates traded to Cleveland for cash". Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Yankees acquire Kirby Yates". Newsday. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Curry: Kirby Yates gets final spot on Yankees' roster". The Journal News. April 1, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Roster cleanup: Yates and Parker claimed, Swarzak elects free agency". The Journal News. October 5, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Angels' Kirby Yates: Designated for assignment". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2017-04-27.
  12. ↑ "Padres' Kirby Yates: Claimed by San Diego". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2017-04-27.
  13. ↑ "Brothers in arms". Thegardenisland.com. February 10, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  14. ↑ "Her Business Proves A Hit With Pro Athletes Families". TampaBayTimes.com. March 11, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Homerun Sitters LLC". homerunsitters.com. Feb 1, 2014. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
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