Kayson Cunningham
American baseball player (born 2006)

Baseball player
Kayson Cunningham
Arizona Diamondbacks
Shortstop
Born: (2006-06-25) June 25, 2006 (age 19)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Stats at Baseball Reference 

Kayson Cunningham (born June 25, 2006) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.

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]

References

  1. ^ "These were the S.A. area's best high school baseball players in 2024". San Antonio Express-News.
  2. ^ Huang, Christina (April 24, 2025). "Kayson Cunningham awarded USA Baseball Player of the Year as Johnson downs Clark". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  3. ^ Harrod, Ronald (June 19, 2024). "Johnson's Kayson Cunningham, New Braunfels' Nolan Moore make USA Baseball's 17U All-Tournament team". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  4. ^ Mantas, Nick (August 12, 2024). "Johnson HS shortstop wins MVP of World Cup Americas Qualifier". KSAT.
  5. ^ Harrod, Ronald (August 21, 2024). "Johnson's Kayson Cunningham named the nation's top high school baseball prospect". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  6. ^ Huang, Christina (November 13, 2024). "Kayson Cunningham among nine Johnson athletes to sign with Division I schools". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  7. ^ "Local high school baseball star Kayson Cunningham commits to Longhorns to join new head coach Jim Schlossnagle". kens5.com. July 24, 2024.
  8. ^ "Here are the top 20 high school prospects for the '25 Draft". MLB.com.
  9. ^ Huang, Christina (June 3, 2025). "Johnson's Kayson Cunningham named Gatorade Texas Baseball Player of the Year". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  10. ^ Borek, Jesse (July 14, 2025). "'Outwork everybody': How No. 18 Draft pick hit his way to the national stage". MLB.com. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  11. ^ Adams, Steve (July 20, 2025). "D-backs Agree To Terms With Top Picks Kayson Cunningham, Patrick Forbes". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  12. ^ "First Round Draft Pick Kayson Cunningham to Make Pro Debut with Rawhide". MiLB.com. August 19, 2025. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  • Career statistics from MLB  · Baseball Reference (Minors)
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