Bill Higdon, baseball player, 1949-1949

Bill Higdon

Born: 4/27/1924 in Camp Hill, AL, USA

Died: 4/30/1986 in Pascagoula, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-09-10 | Final Game: 1949-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 193 lbs

Full name: William Travis Higdon

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Biography

Bill Higdon was an American professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the late 1940s. Born in 1924, Higdon's career spanned a brief period from September 10, 1949, to October 2, 1949. Despite the limited number of games he participated in, Higdon made a notable impact in the league, appearing in 11 games and achieving a commendable batting average of .304. He recorded 7 hits, including 1 run batted in, and successfully stole a base during his time on the field. Higdon's playing style reflected the emerging talent of the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity and competitiveness. While he did not hit any home runs, his solid batting average showcased his ability as a contact hitter. Although he played a short stint at the major league level, Higdon's contributions to the game, albeit limited, are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 23 3 7 3 0 0 1 1 6 3 0.304 0.448 0.435 0.883 0.0

Career AVG .304 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +15.8% above league average.

Career OBP .448 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +30.5% above league average.

Career SLG .435 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.883 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — +21.4% 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
1949 CHW AL 11 23 3 7 3 0 0 1 1 6 3 0.304 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 0 9 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 CHA OF 6 0 9 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 6