Kyle Higashioka Is Finally Getting His Opportunity To Start Behind The Plate This Season For New York Because Brian Cashman, New York Traded Gary Sanchez To Minnesota During Spring Training

Kyle Higashioka who is a catcher for New York has been playing for New York for the team that wears the pinstripes for five seasons.

In his first season with New York with the team that wears the pinstripes in 2017 Kyle Higashioka played in 9 games, had 18 at bats, contributed offensively 2 runs, and had a batting average of 0.00. In his second season with New York with the team that wears the pinstripes in 2018 Kyle Higashioka played in 29 games, had 72 at bats, contributed offensively 6 runs , 12 hits , 3 home runs, 6 runs batted in and had a batting average of 167. In his third season with New York with the team that wears the pinstripes in 2019 Kyle Higashioka played in 18 games, had 56 at bats contributed offensively 8 runs, 12 hits 3 home runs , 11 runs batted in and had a batting average of 214. In his fourth season with New York with the team that wears the pinstripes in 2020 Kyle Higashioka played in 16 games, had 48 at bats contributed offensively 7 runs, 12 hits , 4 home runs, 10 runs batted in and had a batting average of 250. In 2021 Kyle Higashioka played in 67 games, had 193 at bats contributed offensively 20 runs, 35 hits , 10 home runs, 29 runs batted in and had a batting average of 181.

During those five seasons he was backup catcher to Gary Sanchez!

Kyle Higashioka recently began his sixth season with New York with the team that wears the pinstripes! Only this time Kyle Higashioka is finally getting his opportunity to start behind the plate for New York because New York traded Gary Sanchez to Minnesota during spring training. Gary Sanchez who is a catcher played for New York for the team that wears the pinstripes for seven seasons!

In his first season with New York with the team that wears the pinstripes in 2015 Gary Sanchez played in 2 games, had 2 at bats with an earn run average of 0.00.

In his second season with New York with the team that wears the pinstripes in 2016 Gary Sanchez played in 53 games, had 201 at bats contributed offensively 34 runs, 60 hits , 20 home runs, 42 runs batted in 1 stolen base and had a batting average of 2.99. In his third season with New York with the team that wears the pinstripes in 2017 Gary Sanchez played in 122 games, had 471 at bats contributed offensively 79 runs, 131 hits , 33 home runs, 90 runs batted in , 2 stolen bases and had a batting average of 278. In his fourth season with New York with the team that wears the pinstripes in 2018 Gary Sanchez played in 89 games, had 323 at bats, contributed offensively 51 runs, 60 hits, 18 home runs, 53 runs batted in 1 stolen base and had a batting average of 186. In his fifth season with New York with the team that wears the pinstripes in 2019 Gary Sanchez played in 106 games, had 396 at bats, contributed offensively 62 runs, 92 hits , 34 home runs, 77 runs batted in and had a batting average of 232. In his sixth season with New York with the team that wears the pinstripes in 2020 Gary Sanchez played in 49 games, had 156 at bats contributed offensively 19 runs, 23 hits , 10 home runs, 24 runs batted in, and had a batting average of 147. In his seventh season with New York with the team that wears the pinstripes in 2021 Gary Sanchez played in 117 games, had 383 at bats contributed offensively 54 runs, 78 hits, 23 home runs, 54 runs batted in and had a batting average of 204.

“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/gary-sanchez-596142

Though, Gary Sanchez wasn’t the only player Brian Cashman, New York traded as they traded Gio Urshela as well. Gio Urshela played three seasons with New York with the team that wears the pinstripes!

In his first season playing for New York for the team that wears the pinstripes in 2019 Gio Urshela played in 132 games , had 442 at bats contributed offensively 73 runs, 139 hits , 21 home runs, 74 runs batted in , 1 stolen base and had a batting average of 314. In his second season playing for New York for the the team that wears the pinstripes in 2020 Gio Urshela 43 games, had 151 at bats, contributed offensively 24 runs, 45 hits , 6 home runs, 30 runs batted in, 1 stolen base and had a batting average of 298. In his third season playing for New York for the team that wears the pinstripes in 2021 Gio Urshela played in 116 games , had 420 at bats contributed offensively 42 runs, 112 hits , 14 home runs, 49 runs batted in 1 stolen base. n exchange New York is receiving third baseman Josh Donaldson, Shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

In Minnesota Josh Donaldson played two seasons!

His first season was in 2020 where he played in 28 games, had 81 at bats, contributed offensively 14 runs, 18 hits , 6 home runs, 11 runs batted in and had a batting average of 222. His second season was in 2021 where he played in 135 games , had 457 at bats contributed offensively 73 runs, 113 hits, 26 home runs, 72 runs batted in with a batting average of 247.

“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/josh-donaldson-518626

Josh Donaldson has some history with one of New York’s current starting pitchers a right handed pitcher! Who?

Gerrit Cole!

Why?

Because last June Major League Baseball crack down pitchers using foreign substances and then third base Josh Donaldson of Minnesota raised suspicion Gerrit Cole, questioning whether a recent drop in the ace's spin rate was linked to a report about minor leaguers being suspended for using illegal substances. According to Baseball Savant, Cole’s spin rate was down on on all his pitches, but most notably a 125-RPM decrease on his fastball.

Gerrit Cole’s response to Yankees Clubhouse reporter Meredith Marakovits was he is entitled to his opinion! As a member of the executive council, union my job is to facilitate communication about all things about the game were always available to talk to reach out if there needs to be clarification and what not.

“according to a video on mlb.com”

Brian Cashman reached out Gerrit Cole before acquiring Josh Donaldson Gerrit Cole told him I’ll be fine. .’’

“according to Bryan Hoch’s tweet on Twitter “

Before the regular season began Gerrit Cole, Josh Donaldson worked out their differences in manager Aaron Boone’s office in Spring Training in Tampa Florida.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa who is a shortstop played four seasons for Texas!

In 2018 Isiah Kiner Falefa played in 111 games, had 356 at bats, contributed offensively 43 runs, 93 hits , 4 home runs, 34 runs batted in 7 stolen bases. In 2019 Isiah Kiner Falefa played in 65 games, had 202 at bats, contributed offensively 23 runs, 48 hits, 1 home runs, 21 runs batted in , 3 stolen bases and had a batting average of 238. In 2020 Isiah Kiner Falefa played in 58 games, had 211 at bats, contributed offensively 28 runs, 59 hits , 3 home runs, 10 runs batted in 8 stolen bases and had a batting of 280. In 2021 Isiah Kiner Falefa played in 158 games, had 635 at bats, contributed offensively 74 runs, 172 hits, 8 home runs, 53 runs batted in , 20 stolen bases and had a batting average of 271. Though, Isiah Kiner Falefa wouldn’t stay in Texas after the 2021 season because he would get traded after the Major League Baseball lockout ended recently to Minnesota for catcher Mitch Garver on Saturday . Though, he wouldn’t stay in Minnesota long because he would get traded yet again! This time, to New York to the team that wears the pinstripes on Sunday. After being traded to New York to the team that wears the pinstripes Isiah Kiner Falefa expressed his excitement on social media (Twitter) by sharing the New York Yankees tweet welcoming him to New York to the team that wears the pinstripes with a comment! Always wanted to be like #2!!!Let’s go @Yankees.