Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Kirby Yates was born March 25, 1987, in Omao, Hawaii. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

He previously played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees, and San Diego Padres. He made his MLB debut in 2014, and was an All-Star in 2019, when he led the National League in saves.

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.

After going undrafted in 2009, Yates signed with the Tampa Bay Rays.

On November 29, 2021, Yates signed a two-year, $8.25 million contract with the Atlanta Braves.

On July 16, 2022, he pitched a perfect inning in the Florida Complex League. It was his first game at any level since August 2020.

Yates signed with the Texas Rangers following the 2023 season.