Eddie Higgins
Born: 3/18/1888 in Nevada, IL, USA
Died: 2/14/1959 in Elgin, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-05-14 | Final Game: 1910-07-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 174 lbs
Full name: Thomas Edward Higgins
Biography
Eddie Higgins was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1888, who played in the early years of the 20th century. His career spanned from May 14, 1909, to July 31, 1910, during a time when the game was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Higgins recorded a career win-loss record of 3-4 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48, showcasing the challenges pitchers faced during this transitional period.
Throughout his brief career, Higgins struck out 16 batters, contributing to his team's efforts on the mound. While he did not achieve significant fame or long-lasting impact in the major leagues, his participation in this formative era of baseball reflects the competitive spirit and evolving strategies of the time. Eddie Higgins remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players whose contributions laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 76.3 | 83 | 38 | 4 | 24 | 16 | 4.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | STL | NL | 3 | 3 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 66.0 | 68 | 33 | 17 | 15 | 4.50 | - |
| 1910 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 4.35 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 26 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.231 | 0.231 | 0.308 | 0.538 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | STL | NL | 16 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | STL | NL | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 18 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | SLN | P | 16 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 18 |
| Left Field | 1 |