Dax Kilby

19-Year-Old ShortstopSS
New York Yankees A
7-Day IL
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 4/21/2026
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Kilby didn't come off the board until the 39th pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft, but his pro debut was impressive enough that he'll be a first rounder in dynasty FYPDs. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Kilby has an uber-projectable frame and elite athleticism. He had a 159 wRC+, 108.9 mph max EV, 16 steals on 17 attempts and a 4.5 percent swinging-strike rate in 18 games at Single-A as an 18-year-old. Kilby hit too many balls on the ground (54.4 GB%) and didn't hit a home run, but his size and exit velocities portend plus raw power at peak. His hit tool and speed on the bases each look like potentially special fantasy traits, so he doesn't need to max out as a power hitter to be a strong use of a first-round FYPD pick. The lefty-hitting Kilby doesn't get rave reviews for his arm, which would be the one reason he might move to second base or center field down the road. Read Past Outlooks
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Rest of Season From Preseason
Signed a $2.8 million contract with the Yankees in July of 2025.
Nursing injury at Single-A
SSNew York Yankees  A
Hamstring
April 6, 2026
Single-A Tampa placed Kilby on the 7-day injured list with a hamstring strain, Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline reports.
Analysis
Kilby suffered the injury during spring training, but Callis notes that Kilby should return soon. Assuming he puts the injury behind him, Kilby could make waves in the lower levels of the minors this year after he hit .353 with 16 steals in 18 games at Single-A last year after getting drafted out of high school with the No. 39 overall pick.
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Minor League Left/Right Batting Splits (A)
Since 2024
 
 
+48%
OPS vs RHP
2026
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2025
 
 
+5%
OPS vs RHP
2024
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2024vs Left .750 8 0 0 .375 .375 .375
Since 2024vs Right 1.112 30 0 2 .409 .567 .545
2026vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2026vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025vs Left .750 8 0 0 .375 3.000 .375
2025vs Right .791 30 0 2 .409 17.000 .545
2024vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Turns heads in pro debut
SSNew York Yankees  A
September 10, 2025
Kilby hit .353/.457/.441 with zero home runs, 16 steals, a 16 percent walk rate and a 13.6 percent strikeout rate in 18 games for Single-A Tampa.
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Lands in pinstripes
SSNew York Yankees  A
July 13, 2025
The Yankees have selected Kilby with the 39th overall pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft.
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