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Sponsor Kirby Yates

United States
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Baseball - Pittsburgh Pirates
Local
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High
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About Kirby Yates — MLB baseball athlete

Kirby Yates is a veteran MLB reliever whose authentic Kauai roots, family-first bio, and championship-level baseball credibility make him a strong fit for brands wanting real reach with sports fans and lifestyle audiences. With a laid-back, approachable personality and proven performance on the mound, he brings both trust and visibility to influencer and sponsorship campaigns.


Why you should sponsor me for your next influencer campaign?

 Kirby Kali Yates (born March 25, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees, and San Diego Padres. He made his MLB debut in 2014, and was an All-Star in 2019, when he led the National League in saves. Kirby is an easy-going Hawaiian native from Kauai that embodies the Aloha spirit. He is a loving father and husband that enjoys playing with his dogs, and golfing.

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👨Male
📍HIUnited States

Pittsburgh Pirates

United States

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Awards

  • 2019 All Star

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Fitness & PerformanceHome LifePetsDogsGolfTravel

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Social Media Deal

1 post & 1 story with the Kirby Yates promoting your product.

$4,000
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Brand Ambassador Deal

Long-term deal involving appearances, photoshoots, social media and more.

$36,000
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Appearance Deal

Have Kirby Yates make a live appearance at your next event

$6,000
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Frequently asked questions

Brands can sponsor Kirby Yates on OpenSponsorship by creating a free account, browsing Kirby Yates's profile, and sending a sponsorship proposal for social posts, appearances, or integrated campaigns. OpenSponsorship handles messaging, deliverables, and deal terms in one platform so you can connect directly with this athlete.

Kirby Yates is listed on OpenSponsorship and available for brand sponsorships. Brands can review campaign packages, audience details, and pricing on this profile, then submit a proposal to start a partnership with this athlete.

According to OpenSponsorship, estimated pricing to sponsor Kirby Yates starts at $4,000 for a social media post, $6,000 for a appearance and $36,000 for a brand ambassador campaign. Final rates depend on deliverables, usage rights, and campaign scope. Sign up on OpenSponsorship to view packages and send a proposal.

According to OpenSponsorship, Kirby Yates's audience includes 28K+ Instagram followers, interests including Fitness & Performance, Home Life, Pets, Dogs, Golf, and more, based in HI, United States. Brands can use this profile to evaluate reach, content niche, and sponsorship fit before sending a proposal.

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Influencer Marketing Benchmarks: How Many Viewers Click an Influencer's Link? (2026)

Every brand running an influencer campaign on a cost-per-acquisition target eventually asks the same question: how many people will click the link? It decides how many creators you need, and whether your CAC target is realistic before you spend a dollar.

October 29, 2026

How to Measure Influencer Marketing ROI: A 5-Step Framework

How to Measure Influencer Marketing ROI: A 5-Step Framework

 

How do you measure influencer marketing ROI when half the numbers social media gives you are vanity metrics? It is the question brands ask us most, and it came up again when I joined Massimo Marinelli on the Berkida Ventures Podcast. After more than ten years and thousands of brand deals with athletes and creators at OpenSponsorship, here is how we think about it, and the framework we use with our clients.

October 28, 2026

Nano vs Micro vs Mega Influencers: What 1,527 Creator Campaigns Reveal About Cost and ROI

Nano vs Micro vs Mega Influencers: What 1,527 Creator Campaigns Reveal About Cost and ROI

Every influencer marketing article tells you the same thing: micro-influencers are better value. Almost none of them show you the receipts. So we pulled ours.

July 15, 2026

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Yates does a personal first and helps make MLB history in 518th and final appearance - MLB.com

September 26, 2026

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Pirates' Kirby Yates retires after 12 MLB seasons, 1st start - ESPN

September 26, 2026

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Pirates Veteran Kirby Yates Facing Tough Decision After 2026 - Sports Illustrated

September 25, 2026

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Kirby Yates Hangs Up His Cleats After Memorable MLB Career - Just Baseball

September 28, 2026

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Pirates’ Kirby Yates Announces Retirement; ‘Completely at Peace With It’ - Yahoo Sports

September 26, 2026

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Kirby Yates Retires - MLB Trade Rumors

September 26, 2026

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