Bob Higgins, baseball player, 1909-1912

Bob Higgins

Born: 9/23/1886 in Fayetteville, TN, USA

Died: 5/25/1941 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-13 | Final Game: 1912-05-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Robert Stone Higgins

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Biography

Bob Higgins, born in 1886, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1909 to May 2, 1912, during a period when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Higgins played as a position player, participating in 13 games across his brief career. Over his time in Major League Baseball, Higgins recorded 5 hits and drove in 2 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite a batting average of .143. He also demonstrated some speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base. While his career statistics may not reflect the prowess of a standout player, Higgins was part of a dynamic era in baseball, contributing to the sport's rich history during a time of significant change and development.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 35 1 5 0 0 0 2 1 1 4 0.143 0.167 0.143 0.310 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 58.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.310 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 53.8% 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
1909 CLE AL 8 23 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.087 — — — — 0.0
1911 BRO NL 4 10 1 3 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1912 BRO NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 11 8 52 13 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1909 CLE C 8 8 38 10 0 1
1911 BRO 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1911 BRO C 2 0 11 3 1 0
1912 BRO C 1 0 3 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 11
Third Base 1