Bobby Higginson

Born: 8/18/1970 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-26 | Final Game: 2005-05-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Leigh Higginson

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Biography

Bobby Higginson was an accomplished Major League Baseball outfielder who played from 1995 to 2005, primarily for the Detroit Tigers. Born in 1970, Higginson made his debut in the midst of a transformative era for the Tigers, a team that was seeking to rebuild and regain its competitive edge. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,362 games and established himself as a reliable hitter, amassing 1,336 hits and finishing with a batting average of .272. His offensive prowess included 187 home runs and 709 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his team's scoring efforts. Higginson was known for his solid all-around skills and versatility on the field. He combined power with speed, evidenced by his 91 stolen bases throughout his career. Playing during a time marked by the rise of power hitters, Higginson's contributions were vital to the Tigers' lineup, particularly in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His work ethic and dedication to the game earned him respect among peers and fans alike, solidifying his legacy as one of the key figures in the Tigers' history during a challenging period for the franchise. Following his retirement, Higginson remained a beloved figure in Detroit, remembered for his significant role in the team's pursuits during his playing days.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1362	4910	736	1336	270	33	187	709	91	649	796	0.272	0.358	0.455	0.813	7943.1

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career SLG .455 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.813 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — +6.8% 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
1995	DET	AL	131	410	61	92	17	5	14	43	6	62	107	0.224	.266 (-16%)	.337 (-3%)	.417 (-6%)	.755 (-4%)	-373.9
1996	DET	AL	130	440	75	141	35	0	26	81	6	65	66	0.320	.269 (+19%)	.340 (+19%)	.426 (+35%)	.767 (+28%)	2617.7
1997	DET	AL	146	546	94	163	30	5	27	101	12	70	85	0.299	.266 (+12%)	.336 (+12%)	.419 (+24%)	.756 (+19%)	2217.8
1998	DET	AL	157	612	92	174	37	4	25	85	3	63	101	0.284	.266 (+7%)	.335 (+6%)	.420 (+14%)	.755 (+11%)	1369.2
1999	DET	AL	107	377	51	90	18	0	12	46	4	64	66	0.239	.271 (-12%)	.344 (+2%)	.433 (-12%)	.778 (-6%)	-313.8
2000	DET	AL	154	597	104	179	44	4	30	102	15	74	99	0.300	.270 (+11%)	.344 (+9%)	.437 (+23%)	.782 (+17%)	2212.3
2001	DET	AL	147	541	84	150	28	6	17	71	20	80	65	0.277	.263 (+5%)	.332 (+11%)	.426 (+4%)	.758 (+7%)	916.7
2002	DET	AL	119	444	50	125	24	3	10	63	12	41	45	0.282	.261 (+8%)	.331 (+4%)	.416 (avg)	.747 (+2%)	167.3
2003	DET	AL	130	469	61	110	13	4	14	52	8	59	73	0.235	.264 (-11%)	.332 (-4%)	.422 (-13%)	.754 (-9%)	-793.2
2004	DET	AL	131	448	63	110	24	2	12	64	5	70	84	0.246	.266 (-8%)	.335 (+5%)	.427 (-9%)	.762 (-3%)	-77.0
2005	DET	AL	10	26	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1274	1239	2588	124	64	20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	DET	OF	123	113	247	13	4	3
1996	DET	OF	123	112	227	9	9	1
1997	DET	OF	143	140	287	20	9	5
1998	DET	OF	153	153	303	18	6	3
1999	DET	OF	88	87	175	2	3	0
2000	DET	OF	145	144	307	19	7	3
2001	DET	OF	142	142	321	10	8	1
2002	DET	OF	117	116	241	15	7	3
2003	DET	OF	118	116	249	4	5	0
2004	DET	OF	115	110	223	13	6	1
2005	DET	OF	7	6	8	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	655
Center Field	22
Right Field	642
Designated Hitter	62

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2004	Player of the Week	Week of 2004-08-21
2001	Player of the Week	Week of 2001-07-13
2000	Player of the Week	Week of 2000-06-17
2000	Player of the Week	Week of 2000-09-30

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2005	DET	AL	$8,850,000
2004	DET	AL	$8,850,000
2003	DET	AL	$11,850,000
2002	DET	AL	$5,850,000
2001	DET	AL	$5,325,000
2000	DET	AL	$4,425,000
1999	DET	AL	$3,825,000
1998	DET	AL	$2,425,000
1997	DET	AL	$375,000
1996	DET	AL	$170,000
1995	DET	AL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$52,054,000