Mahlon Higbee

Born: 8/16/1901 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 4/7/1968 in DePauw, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-09-27 | Final Game: 1922-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Mahlon Jesse Higbee

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Biography

Mahlon Higbee was a professional baseball player born in 1901, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from September 27 to October 1, 1922. As a position player, Higbee made a notable impact in his limited time on the field, participating in just three games during his tenure. He showcased his offensive prowess by accumulating four hits, resulting in a remarkable batting average of 0.4. In addition to his hits, he contributed significantly to his team's run production with five runs batted in and hit one home run during his short stint in the league. Although his career was short-lived, Higbee's performance during those three games left a lasting impression, particularly for a player emerging from an era characterized by a transition in the game. The early 1920s marked a time when baseball was evolving, with players beginning to showcase more power and offensive skills. Higbee's ability to make an immediate impact, despite the brevity of his time in the majors, highlights the unpredictable nature of baseball careers and the fleeting opportunities that can arise for players in the sport. His legacy, though not extensive, remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	10	2	4	0	0	1	5	0	0	2	0.400	0.400	0.700	1.100	0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — +40.1% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +15.6% above league average.

Career SLG .700 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +76.2% above league average.

Career OPS 1.100 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — +48.0% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1922	NY1	NL	3	10	2	4	0	0	1	5	0	0	2	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1922	NY1	OF	3	0	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2
Right Field	1