• Full name Isiah Kiner-Falefa
  • Born 03/23/1995 in Honolulu, HI
  • Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Mid-Pacific Institute
  • Debut 04/10/2018
  • Drafted in the 4th round (130th overall) by the Texas Rangers in 2013 (signed for $202,000).
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    Kiner-Falefa was seen by a lot of scouts and crosscheckers as a teammate of outfielder Marcus Doi, who put himself on the map as a top prospect last summer. Kiner-Falefa finished his season on a high note by helping Mid-Pacific win a state championship. He has a thin, wiry build at 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds and stands out most for his defense. He wasn't a consensus guy for teams in the fourth round, but is an above-average defender with soft hands, good footwork and solid-average arm strength. He makes contact, but needs to add some strength and profiles as a line drive, gap hitter at best. Kiner-Falefa is committed to San Jose State, but should sign after being selected in the fourth round.

Career Transactions

  • Pittsburgh Pirates activated 3B Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the 10-day injured list.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates sent 3B Isiah Kiner-Falefa on a rehab assignment to Altoona Curve.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates sent 3B Isiah Kiner-Falefa on a rehab assignment to Altoona Curve.
  • Toronto Blue Jays traded 3B Isiah Kiner-Falefa and cash to Pittsburgh Pirates for 2B Charles McAdoo.
  • Toronto Blue Jays sent 3B Isiah Kiner-Falefa on a rehab assignment to Buffalo Bisons.
  • Toronto Blue Jays placed 3B Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 1, 2024. Left knee sprain.

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