Mark Higgins, baseball player, 1989-1989

Mark Higgins

Born: 7/9/1963 in Miami, FL, USA

Died: 3/22/2017 in Duluth, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-09-07 | Final Game: 1989-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Mark Douglas Higgins

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Biography

Mark Higgins, born in 1963, had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned a mere six games during the 1989 season. He made a notable entry into the league on September 7, 1989, and concluded his playing days shortly thereafter on September 24, 1989. As a position player, Higgins experienced the challenges of breaking into the major leagues, a time when many players were vying for roster spots amidst a competitive environment. During his short tenure, Higgins recorded one hit, leading to a batting average of 0.1, with no home runs or RBIs to his name. While his statistics may not reflect a long or impactful career, his presence in the major leagues during this era was a testament to the rigorous journey many players undertook to reach baseball's highest level. Higgins remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark, however fleeting that opportunity may have been.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.100 0.182 0.100 0.282 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 60.6% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 73.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.282 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 59.4% 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
1989 CLE AL 6 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 3 18 3 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 CLE 1B 5 3 18 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Chipola College Marianna FL 1982, 1983
University of New Orleans New Orleans LA 1984