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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | ATL | AL | 15 | 8 | 32 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 212.3 | 186 | 92 | 63 | 127 | 3.90 | - |
| 1986 | ATL | AL | 20 | 11 | 34 | 34 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 248.3 | 226 | 77 | 74 | 207 | 2.79 | - |
| 1987 | ATL | AL | 18 | 10 | 35 | 35 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 261.7 | 236 | 112 | 87 | 240 | 3.85 | - |
| 1988 | ATL | AL | 16 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 227.3 | 168 | 62 | 59 | 192 | 2.45 | - |
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 9 | 6 | 22 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 135.3 | 125 | 52 | 48 | 91 | 3.46 | - |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 11 | 10 | 27 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 170.0 | 167 | 71 | 50 | 129 | 3.76 | - |
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 37 | 18 | 10 | 33 | 4.46 | - |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 43 | 24 | 16 | 27 | 7.20 | - |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 1 | 5 | 17 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.7 | 74 | 46 | 36 | 35 | 7.06 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | ATL | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | ATL | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | ATL | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | ATL | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | ML4 | P | 32 | 30 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986 | ML4 | P | 34 | 34 | 9 | 26 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | ML4 | P | 35 | 35 | 9 | 23 | 2 | 3 |
| 1988 | ML4 | P | 31 | 31 | 12 | 33 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | ML4 | P | 22 | 22 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | ML4 | P | 27 | 27 | 7 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
| 1991 | ML4 | P | 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | ML4 | P | 8 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | ML4 | P | 17 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 213 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Player of the Week | Week of 1987-09-06 |
| 1986 | TSN All-Star | LHP |
| 1985 | TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year |
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 |