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    KirbyYates

    • Relief PitcherRP
    • Birthdate
      3/25/1987
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    • Birthplace
      Lihue, HI
    • Birthdate
      3/25/1987
    • BAT/THR
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    • Birthplace
      Lihue, HI
    • College
      Yavapai College

    2026 season stats

    • SV
      3
      Tied-74th
      ERA
      3.19
      K
      49
      150+
      WHIP
      1.20
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