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Yankees' Kyle Higashioka once hated catching, couldn't hit and was stuck behind Gary Sanchez. Today, he's the starter
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2023 New York Yankees in Review: Kyle Higashioka - Sports Illustrated NY Yankees News, Analysis and More
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Kyle Higashioka on His Journey to the Bronx, Catching Cole, and More - The Ringer
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Yankees: Corey Kluber's no-hitter will make Kyle Higashioka the starting catcher
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Who Will Be the Yankees Backup Catcher in 2020? - Sports Illustrated NY Yankees News, Analysis and More
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To Speak With Masahiro Tanaka, the Yankees' Ace, a Catcher Connects With His Own Roots - The New York Times
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Did Gerrit Cole ditch personal catcher Kyle Higashioka for Jose Trevino?
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Why Kyle Higashioka feels comfortable leaving Yankees for WBC
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Yankees Catcher Kyle Higashioka Braces For Bronx Exit
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Kyle Higashioka holiday traditions