Kirby Yates

This is the Live card for Kirby Yates, featured in MLB The Show 25. He's a 82 Overall Gold card primarily playing RP.

Released 1 month ago. He holds the #40 rank among 634 relief pitchers & closing pitchers.

Kirby Yates is a 37-year-old player from Hawaii, standing 5'10" tall and weighing 205 lbs. He currently plays for the Dodgers, batting Left-handed and throwing Right-handed.

On the mound, Kirby Yates's per-nine metrics show impressive effectiveness against hits with 106 H/9, above average strikeout ability with 98 K/9, and developing command with 42 BB/9. When pitching with runners in scoring position, his effectiveness is excellent, supported by a Pitching Clutch rating of 105. Overall, his pitch control is reliable, with a Control rating of 84; his velocity is decent, with a Velocity rating of 69; and his break is exceptional, with a Break rating of 96.

It's a 3-pitch mix, primarily featuring a 4-Seam Fastball and a Splitter. His Splitter shows significant movement with excellent control.

Defensively, Kirby Yates offers below average ability, characterized by 54 Fielding, 72 Arm Strength, and 42 Reaction.

Quirks for Kirby Yates: Homebody, Stopper, Night Player.