Teddy Higuera, baseball player, 1985-1994

Teddy Higuera

Born: 11/9/1957 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico

MLB Debut: 1985-04-23 | Final Game: 1994-08-09

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Teodoro Valenzuela Higuera

Biography

Teddy Higuera, born in 1957, was a talented left-handed pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 1985 to 1994. Known for his smooth delivery and effective changeup, Higuera emerged as a formidable starter for the Milwaukee Brewers. He finished his career with a record of 94-64 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.61, showcasing his ability to consistently limit runs and keep his team competitive. Over his tenure, he struck out 1,081 batters, demonstrating his strikeout capability and command on the mound. Higuera's accolades included being named the TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year, highlighting his immediate impact upon entering the league. He was selected as an All-Star once, representing the Brewers in 1986, which solidified his status as one of the premier pitchers of his time. His playing era coincided with a transition in baseball as the game began to emphasize power hitting, yet Higuera remained a model of pitching efficiency. His contributions to the Brewers and his performances during the late 1980s and early 1990s remain a cherished part of the team's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
94 64 213 205 50 12 0 1380.0 1262 554 131 443 1081 3.61 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
213 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 213 205 55 143 7 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 213

Awards & Honors

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 ML4 AL $3,500,000
1993 ML4 AL $3,250,000
1992 ML4 AL $3,500,000
1990 ML4 AL $2,125,000
1989 ML4 AL $1,525,000
1988 ML4 AL $1,025,000
1987 ML4 AL $335,000
1986 ML4 AL $195,000
1985 ML4 AL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $15,515,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1987 Cy Young Award AL 6th 5.0 140 0
1986 Cy Young Award AL 2nd 42.0 140 0
1986 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 7.0 392 0
1985 Rookie of the Year AL 2nd 67.0 140 9