P. J. Higgins, baseball player, 2021-2022

P. J. Higgins

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Born: 5/10/1993 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 2021-05-19 | Final Game: 2022-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Patrick James Higgins

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Biography

P. J. Higgins, born in 1993, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between May 19, 2021, and October 5, 2022. Primarily playing as a position player, Higgins participated in a total of 83 games during his brief career. He recorded 47 hits, including 6 home runs, and drove in 30 runs, finishing with a batting average of .21. Despite facing challenges at the plate, Higgins contributed to his teams with a solid work ethic and versatility, traits that are often valued in the competitive environment of professional baseball. Higgins' career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, with an increasing emphasis on power hitting and analytics influencing player evaluation. His ability to adapt to the demands of the modern game showcased his commitment to improvement and team success. While his statistical output may not have mirrored the accomplishments of some of his contemporaries, Higgins' journey through the majors reflected the aspirations and challenges faced by many players striving to establish themselves in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
88 232 24 49 11 1 6 30 0 25 69 0.211 0.292 0.345 0.637 -56.4

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.637 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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
2021 CHC NL 9 23 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0.043 — — — — 0.0
2022 CHC NL 74 201 23 46 11 1 6 30 0 22 58 0.229 .242 (-6%) .311 (-1%) .394 (-3%) .706 (-2%) -56.4
2026 CIN NL 5 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.250 — — — — 0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 39 25 241 14 0 20
3B 4 2 2 6 3 0
C 40 29 254 13 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2021 CHN 1B 1 0 6 0 0 0
2021 CHN C 6 5 54 3 0 1
2022 CHN 1B 38 25 235 14 0 20
2022 CHN 3B 4 2 2 6 3 0
2022 CHN C 34 24 200 10 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 40
First Base 39
Third Base 4
Designated Hitter 1