Kirby Yates Stats & Bio | Angels Pitcher

About Kirby Yates

Kirby Yates serves as a pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, wearing jersey number 39 and bringing veteran experience to the team's bullpen. Born on March 25, 1987, in Lihue, Hawaii, Yates developed his baseball foundation at Yavapai College before carving out a lengthy professional career. Standing 5'10" and weighing 205 pounds, he exemplifies the gritty, compact pitcher who relies on precision and movement rather than pure velocity. Yates has shown flashes of dominance throughout his MLB tenure, including a remarkable 2019 season that established him among the elite closers in the game. In his most recent outings, he has posted a pristine 0.0 ERA across two appearances, covering two innings while recording a strikeout, demonstrating that his competitive edge remains very much intact.

Updated: Mar 19, 2026