Kyle Kubitza

Kyle Kubitza
Atlanta Braves
Third baseman
Born: (1990-07-15) July 15, 1990
Arlington, Texas
Bats: Left Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 10, 2015, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Batting average .194
Home runs 0
Runs batted in 1
Teams

Kyle Andrew Kubitza (born July 15, 1990) is an American professional baseball third baseman in the Atlanta Braves organization. Kubitza previously played for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Career

Kubitza attended Colleyville Heritage High School in Colleyville, Texas. He played college baseball at Texas State University for the Texas State Bobcats.[1] He hit .328 with 27 home runs during his career.

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves selected Kubitza in the fourth round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft.[2] He signed with the Braves and made his professional debut that season with the Danville Braves. Kubitza played 2012 with the Rome Braves, 2013 with the Lynchburg Hillcats and 2014 with the Mississippi Braves.[1] The Braves added Kubitza to the team's 40-man roster on November 19, 2014.[3]

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

On January 8, 2015, the Braves traded Kubitza and Nate Hyatt to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in exchange for Ricardo Sanchez.[4] He started the season with the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees.[5] The Angels promoted Kubitza to the major leagues on June 10, 2015.[6] He made his major league debut that day in place of David Freese, who had been injured.[7] Kubitza was optioned to the minors on June 28, having hit .214 in eleven games for the Angels.[8] Freese was placed on the disabled list on July 23, clearing a roster spot for Kubitza's return.[9] Five days later, Kubitza was sent to Salt Lake as the Angels sought to promote a backup outfielder to replace Mike Trout.[10] Kubitza began to play other positions during this minor league stint, and was recalled on September 8.[11][12]

Texas Rangers

On June 21, 2016, Kubitza was traded to the Texas Rangers for cash after being designated for assignment on June 13, 2016. [13]

Atlanta Braves

On August 12, 2016, Kubitza was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves.[14]

Personal life

His brother, Austin Kubitza, plays in the Detroit Tigers organization.[15]

References

  1. 1 2 Pleskoff, Bernie (February 17, 2014). "Braves have versatile corner prospect in Kubitza". MLB.com. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  2. ↑ "KUBITZA, SMITH, KALENKOSKY DRAFTED IN THIRD, EIGHTH, 13TH ROUNDS OF MLB DRAFT". txstatebobcats.com. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Top prospect Peraza among Braves' roster additions". Atlanta Braves. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  4. ↑ Bowman, Mark (January 8, 2015). "Braves acquire promising lefty Sanchez from Angels". MLB.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Angels counting on Kubitza as third baseman of the future". The Orange County Register. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  6. ↑ Fletcher, Jeff (June 10, 2015). "Angels Notes: Kirk Nieuwenhuis designated for assignment". Orange County Register. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Los Angeles Angels recall Kyle Kubitza, DFA Kirk Nieuwenhuis". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 10, 2015. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  8. ↑ Adler, David (June 28, 2016). "Angels send Kubitza back to Triple-A". MLB.com. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  9. ↑ Adler, David (July 23, 2016). "Angels recall Kubitza to help fill in at 3B". MLB.com. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  10. ↑ Gonzalez, Alden (July 28, 2015). "Trout day to day, MRI on wrist comes back negative". MLB.com. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  11. ↑ Brown, Bubba (August 28, 2015). "For third-base prospect Kyle Kubitza, the 2015 season has been productive, if unpredictable". Orange County Register. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  12. ↑ Gonzalez, Alden (September 8, 2015). "Kubitza may add second base to repertoire". MLB.com. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Rangers acquire Kyle Kubitza from Angels for cash". ESPN. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  14. ↑ Bowman, Mark (August 12, 2016). "Smith's season may be over with broken thumb". MLB.com. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Whitecaps pitcher Austin Kubitza, who followed older brother into pros, helps team snap losing skid". MLive.com. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
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