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| Kayson Cunningham | |
|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born:June 25, 2006 Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Kayson Cunningham (born June 25,2006) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.
Cunningham attended Lady Bird Johnson High School in San Antonio,Texas. As a junior in 2024,he was named the San Antonio Express-News Player of the Year after hitting .437 with 36 stolen bases. [1] He was also named the 2024 USA Baseball Player of the Year. [2] During the summer of 2024,he played for the United States national under-18 baseball team. [3] He was named the MVP of the World Cup Americas Qualifier after hitting .417 with 12 RBI. [4] In August 2024,Cunningham played in the High School All-American Game at Petco Park. [5] He committed to play college baseball at the University of Texas. [6] [7]
Entering his senior year in 2025,Cunningham was considered a top prospect for the upcoming MLB draft. [8] As a senior in 2025,he hit .509 with 23 extra-base hits and 21 stolen bases and was named the Gatorade Texas Baseball Player of the Year. [9]
Cunningham was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the 18th overall selection of the 2025 Major League Baseball draft. [10] He signed with Arizona for a $4.58 million bonus on July 20,2025. [11] After signing,Cunningham made his professional debut with the Single-A Visalia Rawhide on August 19. [12]
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