Kevin Higgins
Born: 1/22/1967 in San Gabriel, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-05-29 | Final Game: 1993-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Kevin Wayne Higgins
Biography
Kevin Higgins, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player primarily during the early 1990s. His major league career spanned from May 29, 1993, to October 3, 1993, during which he appeared in 71 games. Higgins recorded 40 hits over his brief career, finishing with a batting average of .221. Despite the challenges of establishing himself in a highly competitive environment, he contributed 13 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs when opportunities arose.
Higgins' playing style reflected the characteristics of the era in which he played, a time marked by the transition from the more traditional approaches of earlier decades to the dynamic offensive strategies that began to emerge in the mid-1990s. With no home runs or stolen bases to his name, his contributions were more aligned with situational hitting and maintaining offensive pressure. Although his career in the major leagues was short, Higgins remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who strive for success at the highest level of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 181 | 17 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 17 | 0.221 | 0.294 | 0.254 | 0.548 | -802.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SDP | NL | 71 | 181 | 17 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 17 | 0.221 | -802.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 59 | 47 | 308 | 31 | 6 | 1 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SDN | C | 59 | 47 | 308 | 31 | 6 | 1 |
| 1993 | SDN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | SDN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SDN | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SDN | OF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 59 |
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1988, 1989 |