Kayson Cunningham
American baseball player (born 2006)
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Kayson Cunningham (born June 25, 2006) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.
| Kayson Cunningham | |
|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: June 25, 2006 Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference |
Amateur career
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]
Professional career
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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