Kyle Harris Higashioka, nicknamed "Higgy" of Huntington Beach, California, United States, has become a member of the Texas Rangers in Major League Baseball (MLB) as of February 2025. Also called Kyle Higashioka, he has been present in the league with the New York Yankees since his debut in 2017 till 2023, after which, he played for the San Diego Padres in the 2024 MLB season. He was picked up by the New York Yankees as the #230th overall draft in the 2008 MLB Draft.
Kyle Higashioka made his first appearance with the New York Yankees on April 10, 2017. Throughout his eight-year career in the MLB (as of Feb 2025), he has played 398 games while scoring 57 home runs along with a batting average .212. Outside of MLB, Kyle Higashioka has also represented Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic and has earned a silver medal for his efforts.
Kyle Higashioka parents
Kyle Higashioka is the son of Ted and Diane Hiagshioka, who come from families with a history of military service as per The Washington Post.
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Kyle Higashioka's mother
Diane Higashioka is the mother of Kyle Higashioka. She is the owner of DGH Background Services as per her LinkedIn account. Daine started her career as a buyer at Tower Records from 1973 to 1979, followed by jobs such as a Sales Rep at CRDI from 1980 to 1986, and a Video Sales Rep at Universal Music & Video Distribution from 1986 to 1998. She also served as a Crew Leader at the US Census Bureau from October 2009 to June 2010 and volunteered as a Secretary at Seaview Little League from January 1997 to January 1998. Diane has also volunteered at the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce, CA, and at the Foundation Valley Community Foundation as per her LinkedIn account.
Kyle Higashioka's father
Ted Higashioka, the father of Kyle Higashioka, has been serving as the Sales and Marketing Navigator at Higashioka Entertainment Group since June 2008 as per his LinkedIn account. He also worked in sales and promotion at CRD from 1980 to 1985 and as a National Director of Jazz Promotions at MCA Jazz from 1986 to 1988. Ted then served as the VP of Sales and Marketing at
As per the Washington Post, Ted is the son of the late G. Shigeru Higashioka who battled in World War II as a member of the 100th Infantry Battalion in 1943 while his family were at an incarceration camp in Salinas, California, United States. Kyle Higashioka received the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of his late grandfather on July 23, 2024.
What Nationality are Kyle Higashioka's parents?
Kyle Higashioka's father Ted Higashioka, is of Japanese-American nationality as per The Washington Post. His mother Diane Higashioka is an American national.
FAQ's On Kyle Higashioka Parents
A. Kyle Higashioka's father, Ted Higashioka is of Japanese American nationality while his mother Diane Gribb Higashioka is of American nationality.
A. Kyle Higashioka is married to Alyse Higashioka as of Feb 2025.
A. Kyle Higashioka was drafted from the New York Yankees by the San Diego Padres in December 2023.
A. Kyle Higashioka has recorded a total of 234 hits as of February 2025.
A. No, Kyle Higashioka is not a free agent in 2025.
