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Kila Ka'aihue
From BR Bullpen
Micah Kila Ka'aihue
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 233 lbs.
- High School ʻIolani School
- Debut September 4, 2008
- Born March 29, 1984 in Kailua, HI USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Kila Ka'aihue was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 15th round of the 2002 amateur draft. He was signed by scout Eric Tokunaga and made his pro debut with the GCL Royals that summer.
The 2008 Texas League Player of the Year, he was called up to the Royals on September 2, 2008. He made his first MLB appearance as a pinch runner for Jose Guillen on September 4. He stayed in the game as the DH but failed to get an at bat.
An OBP machine in the minors, Ka'aihue was traded to the Oakland A's for Ethan Hollingsworth on September 27, 2011.
His brother, Kala Ka'aihue, plays in the Braves system. His father, Kala Ka'aihue, is a former minor leaguer as well.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2008 MVP Texas League Northwest Arkansas Naturals
