Higby

MLB Debut: 1872-09-18 | Final Game: 1872-09-18

Full name: Higby Higby

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Biography

Higby was a position player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball on September 18, 1872. His professional career was notably short, spanning just one game, during which he did not record any hits, runs batted in, or stolen bases, resulting in a batting average of .000. This rare instance reflects the challenges faced by many players during the early years of baseball, a time when the sport was still developing its identity and structure. Though Higby's time in the league was limited, his participation in a game during this formative era of baseball history adds to the tapestry of the sport's evolution. The early 1870s were marked by the establishment of organized leagues and the professionalization of players, setting the stage for the future growth of baseball. Despite his lack of statistics, Higby's brief moment in the spotlight serves as a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the rich history of the game, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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
1872 BR2 1 4 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
OF 1 1 2 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 BR2 OF 1 1 2 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1