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Kirby Puckett
Kirby Puckett (1960–2006), Hall of Fame center fielder for the Minnesota Twins 1984–1995; two World Series titles (1987, 1991), .318 average, 2,304 hits, 10 All-Star selections; elected 2001 first ballot; career ended by glaucoma, died at 45 after a stroke.
Kirk Gibson
Kirk Harold Gibson (born 1957) is an American former MLB outfielder, 1984 Tigers and 1988 Dodgers World Series champion, 1988 NL MVP, famous for the Game 1 1988 World Series pinch-hit walk-off home run; never an All-Star.
Knoxville Smokies
Knoxville Smokies, Chicago Cubs Double-A Southern League team in Knoxville, Tennessee, at Covenant Health Park since 2025; also Tennessee Smokies 2000-2024, nickname used since 1925.
Knuckle curve
Knuckle curve (KC), also called spike curve: a curveball gripped with the index-finger knuckle or nail on the ball. Curveball movement with added flutter; about 2% of MLB pitches; used by Kimbrel, Darvish, Brash.
Knuckleball
Knuckleball, a nearly spinless baseball pitch that flutters unpredictably; thrown with fingernails gripping the ball at 50-85 mph; used almost exclusively by rare specialists like Dickey, Niekro, and Wilhelm.
Koji Uehara (上原浩治)
Koji Uehara (上原浩治), born 1975, Japanese right-handed pitcher, two-time Sawamura Award winner with Yomiuri, MLB reliever 2009-2017, dominant 2013 Red Sox closer, ALCS MVP, 2013 World Series champion.
Kolten Wong
Kolten Wong (Kolten Kaha Wong), born 1990 in Hilo, Hawaii, is an MLB second baseman for the Cardinals, Brewers, Mariners, and Dodgers; two-time Gold Glove winner (2019-20), drafted 22nd overall in 2011, career .256 with 973 hits.
Konnor Griffin
Konnor Griffin (born 2006, Jackson, MS) is a Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop drafted ninth overall in 2024 from Jackson Prep; 2025: .333, 21 HR, 65 SB; Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year and No. 1 overall prospect.
Koshien Stadium (阪神甲子園球場)
Hanshin Koshien Stadium (阪神甲子園球場), opened 1924 in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, is Japan's historic ballpark: home of the Hanshin Tigers and venue of the spring and summer national high school baseball tournaments, capacity 47,359.
Koyo Aoyagi
Koyo Aoyagi (青柳 晃洋), born 1993 in Yokohama, is a Japanese sidearm right-handed pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows; a three-time NPB All-Star with Hanshin, 2022 Central League ERA/wins leader, and 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medalist.
Kris Bryant
Kris Bryant (born 1992, Las Vegas) is an MLB infielder/outfielder; 2013 second overall pick, 2015 NL Rookie of the Year, 2016 NL MVP and World Series champion with the Cubs, later Rockies on a $182 million contract.
Kristian Campbell
Kristian Campbell (born 2002) is a Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder, 2023 fourth-round pick from Georgia Tech, 2024 Minor League Player of the Year, who debuted on Opening Day 2025 and signed an early extension.
Kumar Rocker
Kumar Rocker, Texas Rangers starting pitcher; 2021 Mets 10th-overall pick who went unsigned over medical concerns, 2022 third overall by Texas. Vanderbilt 19-K no-hitter, 2019 CWS MOP, May 2023 Tommy John surgery, MLB debut September 12, 2024.
Kurt Ainsworth
Kurt Ainsworth is an American former professional baseball pitcher who won an Olympic gold medal in 2000, pitched for the Giants and Orioles, and co-founded Marucci Sports.
Kurt Suzuki
Kurt Suzuki (Kurt Kiyoshi Suzuki), born 1983 in Wailuku, Hawaii, is a former MLB catcher (2007-2022) who won the 2019 World Series with Washington, made the 2014 All-Star team, and became Angels manager in October 2025.
Kyle Finnegan
Kyle Finnegan (born 1991, Detroit) is an MLB right-handed relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers; former Nationals closer, 2024 NL All-Star with 38 saves, traded from Washington to Detroit in July 2025.
Kyle Freeland
Kyle Freeland (born 1993, Denver) is a left-handed starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies, drafted eighth overall in 2014; franchise-record 229 career starts, 2018 postseason standout, signed through 2026.
Kyle Hendricks
Kyle Hendricks, "The Professor" (born 1989), American right-handed pitcher for the Cubs (2014-2024) and Angels; 2016 MLB ERA leader, 2016 World Series champion, command-and-changeup specialist; retired November 2025.
Kyle Higashioka
Kyle Higashioka, born 1990, is an American catcher for the Texas Rangers known for catching a perfect game and a no-hitter with the Yankees and his pitch framing.
Kyle Jackson (baseball)
Kyle 'KJ' Jackson (born 2002, Bowling Green, Ohio) is a baseball infielder for the Savannah Bananas and former Kent State Golden Flashes player, a .275 college hitter who overcame labrum and back surgeries.
Kyle Schwarber
Kyle Schwarber (born 1993) is an MLB designated hitter and left fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies, formerly Cubs, Nationals, and Red Sox; three-time NL home run leader (46, 47, 56 HR) and record-setting postseason slugger.
Kyle Seager
Kyle Seager (born 1987, Charlotte, NC) is a retired American third baseman who played his entire 11-season MLB career (2011-2021) with the Seattle Mariners, hitting 242 home runs with 807 RBI, winning the 2014 AL Gold Glove, and ranking among franchise leaders in games, hits, and doubles.
Kyle Tucker
Kyle Tucker (King Tuck), born 1997, American MLB right fielder; Astros 2018-2024, 2022 World Series champion, 4x All-Star; Cubs 2025; signed record $240M/4-year Dodgers contract in 2026.
Lake Bachar
Lake Bachar (Lake David Bachar, born 1995) is an MLB right-handed reliever for the Pittsburgh Pirates, formerly Marlins; a former college football kicker drafted in 2016 who debuted in 2024 at age 29.
Lakeland Flying Tigers
Lakeland Flying Tigers, Detroit Tigers Single-A Florida State League affiliate in Lakeland, Florida, playing at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium since 1966; renamed from Lakeland Tigers in 2007 to honor the WWII AVG pilots and the Lakeland School of Aeronautics.
Lance Berkman
Lance Berkman (Big Puma), born 1976, American switch-hitting first baseman/outfielder; Rice star, Astros 1999-2010, 366 career HR, 2006 45-HR season, 2011 Cardinals World Series champion and Comeback Player of the Year.
Lance Lynn
Lance Lynn (Michael Lance Lynn, born 1987) is a retired American MLB right-handed pitcher, 2011 World Series champion and two-time All-Star with the Cardinals, Rangers, White Sox, and others; career 143-99, 3.74 ERA, retired April 1, 2025.
Lance McCullers Jr.
Lance McCullers Jr. (born 1993, Tampa) is a right-handed MLB pitcher, Astros 41st overall pick in 2012, 2017 All-Star and World Series champion, career 53-40, 3.85 ERA, later traded to the Brewers in 2026.
Lance Parrish
Lance Parrish, "Big Wheel" (born 1956, Clairton, PA), American MLB catcher 1977-1995, mainly Detroit Tigers; 1984 World Series champion, 8x All-Star, 3 Gold Gloves, 6 Silver Sluggers, 324 career home runs.
Landen Roupp
Landen Roupp (Landen Brice Roupp), born 1998, is a San Francisco Giants right-handed starting pitcher drafted 12th round in 2021 from UNC Wilmington, known for a high-spin curveball and a 3.87 career MLB ERA.