2026 Stats
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.280
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2026 Fantasy Outlook
Higashioka inked a two-year deal with Texas last winter and split catching duties in 2025 with Jonah Heim, who was non-tendered by the Rangers in November. Heim operated as Texas' primary backstop the past four years, but Higashioka will likely remain in a secondary role since the club also signed Danny Jansen to a two-year, $14.5 million pact. Higashioka provides stability behind the plate, but he offers limited offensive upside and finished 2025 with 11 home runs, 47 RBI, 33 runs and a .694 OPS in 94 games. He did club 17 long balls in fewer plate appearances during 2024 but isn't likely to see enough volume to get close to that mark in 2026. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $13.5 million contract with the Rangers in December of 2024. Contract includes $7 million mutual option ($1 million buyout) for 2027.
Smacks first homer of 2026
Higashioka went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer during the Rangers' 3-2 win over the Mariners on Tuesday.
Analysis
Higashioka gave the Rangers the lead for good in the fifth inning, when he took George Kirby deep to left-center field for a two-run homer for his first long ball of the season. It was Higashioka's fourth start behind home plate in 11 games, and for now, it looks like he is the clear second option at catcher behind Danny Jansen to open the 2026 season.
Higashioka gave the Rangers the lead for good in the fifth inning, when he took George Kirby deep to left-center field for a two-run homer for his first long ball of the season. It was Higashioka's fourth start behind home plate in 11 games, and for now, it looks like he is the clear second option at catcher behind Danny Jansen to open the 2026 season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+4%
OPS vs RHP
2026
+114%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024vs Left | .698 | 204 | 10 | 33 | .227 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .726 | 415 | 19 | 62 | .237 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .444 | 9 | 0 | 1 | .222 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .950 | 20 | 1 | 2 | .313 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .686 | 110 | 3 | 14 | .250 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .697 | 217 | 8 | 33 | .236 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .741 | 85 | 7 | 18 | .198 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .737 | 178 | 10 | 27 | .230 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+4%
OPS at Home
2026
+197%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .731 | 288 | 16 | 43 | .223 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .705 | 331 | 13 | 52 | .243 | ||||
| 2026Home | 1.571 | 7 | 1 | 2 | .500 | ||||
| 2026Away | .529 | 22 | 0 | 1 | .211 | ||||
| 2025Home | .622 | 158 | 4 | 17 | .212 | ||||
| 2025Away | .759 | 169 | 7 | 30 | .268 | ||||
| 2024Home | .825 | 123 | 11 | 24 | .221 | ||||
| 2024Away | .665 | 140 | 6 | 21 | .218 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Kyle Higashioka compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.50BB Rate
13.8%K Rate
27.6%BABIP
.375ISO
.120AVG
.280OBP
.379SLG
.400OPS
.779wOBA
.352Exit Velocity
93.4 mphHard Hit Rate
35.3%Barrels/PA
6.9%Expected BA
.252Expected SLG
.418Sprint Speed
21.6 ft/secGround Ball %
31.3%Line Drive %
25.0%Fly Ball %
43.8%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Higashioka was mostly an afterthought in the offseason trade that sent Juan Soto to the Yankees and netted San Diego an ace-like arm in Michael King, but the veteran catcher ended up playing a significant part for the playoff-bound Padres. An injury to Luis Campusano in late June pushed Higashioka into a starting role, and he never gave that up, as he slashed .244/.289/.506 with 12 homers and 35 RBI over 56 contests after Campusano landed on the IL. Overall, Higashioka logged career-high regular-season marks with 17 long balls and 45 RBI, and he was effective in the postseason as well with three more homers. Higashioka signed with the Rangers in the offseason, and he's expected to split time behind the plate with Jonah Heim in 2025, likely dinging both backstops' fantasy values.
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On bench Wednesday
Higashioka is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
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Returns to lineup Monday
Higashioka (back) will start at catcher and bat seventh in Monday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.
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Should return Monday
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Sunday that Higashioka (back) is feeling better and is expected to return to the spring lineup Monday against the Padres, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Late scratch Saturday
Higashioka was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's Cactus League game against the Giants due to back tightness, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Ready to play Sunday
Higashioka (back) will start at catcher and bat third in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Mariners.
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Headed to Texas?
The Rangers and Higashioka are nearing an agreement, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Analysis
The team has its sights set on strengthening the catcher position by bringing in Higashioka, who had one of his best seasons at the dish in terms of power by hammering 17 home runs in only 84 games with San Diego in 2024. Higashioka is entering his age-35 season, so this may be his last chance to secure a decent payday before entering the final stages of his MLB career.
The team has its sights set on strengthening the catcher position by bringing in Higashioka, who had one of his best seasons at the dish in terms of power by hammering 17 home runs in only 84 games with San Diego in 2024. Higashioka is entering his age-35 season, so this may be his last chance to secure a decent payday before entering the final stages of his MLB career.