Tyler Higgins
Tyler Higgins | |
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Orix Buffaloes – No. 52 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Alma, Michigan | April 22, 1991|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
NPB debut | |
June 26, 2020, for the Orix Buffaloes | |
NPB statistics (through July 14, 2021) | |
Win–loss record | 4-5 |
Earned run average | 3.02 |
Strikeouts | 67 |
Teams | |
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Tyler E. Higgins (born April 22, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He previously played for the Miami Marlins, Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres organizations.
Career[]
Florida/Miami Marlins[]
The Florida Marlins chose Higgins in the 23rd round, 703rd overall, in the 2011 Major League Baseball draft. Higgins made his professional debut with the GCL Marlins. In 2012, Higgins split the year between the GCL Marlins and the High-A Jupiter Hammerheads, pitching to a 2.57 ERA in 23 appearances. He spent the 2013 season in Jupiter, recording a 2-7 record and 4.01 ERA in 45 games. He spent the 2014 season in Double-A with the Jacksonville Suns, registering a 4.97 ERA in 29.0 innings of work. In 2015, he split the year between Jacksonville and Jupiter, accumulating a 3.55 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 50.2 innings pitched. He spent the entirety of the 2016 season in Jacksonville, pitching to a 3-5 record and 3.45 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 44 appearances. In 2017, Higgins again spent the year in Jacksonville, posting a 3-3 record and 3.43 ERA in 60.1 innings pitched across 34 games.[1] On November 6, 2017, he elected free agency.
New Britain Bees[]
On March 27, 2018, Higgins signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[2] Higgins pitched to a stellar 1.88 ERA in 14 appearances for New Britain.
Seattle Mariners[]
On June 1, 2018, Higgins' contract was purchased by the Seattle Mariners organization and he was assigned to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers.[3][4] In 28 games for Tacoma, Higgins posted a 2.83 ERA with 38 strikeouts. On November 2, 2018, he elected free agency.
San Diego Padres[]
On December 21, 2018, Higgins signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization.[5] He split the season between the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas and the Double-A Amarillo Sod Poodles, recording a 5-1 record and 4.75 ERA between the two clubs. On December 18, 2019, Higgins was released by the Padres.
Orix Buffaloes[]
On December 23, 2019, Higgins signed with the Orix Buffaloes of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[6]
On June 26, 2020, Higgins made his NPB debut. In 41 appearances for Orix, Higgins pitched to a 2.40 ERA with 45 strikeouts. On February 11, 2021, Higgins tested positive for COVID-19.[7]
References[]
- ^ "Tyler Higgins Minor, Winter, Independent & Japanese Leagues Statistics & History".
- ^ "New Britain Herald - New Britain Bees re-sign Hepple, while adding Higgins, Hamburger to pitching staff".
- ^ "Bees Pitcher Tyler Higgins' Contract Purchased by Mariners".
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 6/1/18".
- ^ "The Kennel: Tyler Higgins".
- ^ "新外国人選手獲得のお知らせ". オリックス・バファローズ オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). December 23, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ "ヒギンス投手 新型コロナウイルス陽性判定について". オリックスバファローズ オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). February 11, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
External links[]
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- 1991 births
- Living people
- Amarillo Sod Poodles players
- American expatriate baseball players in Japan
- Baseball players from Michigan
- El Paso Chihuahuas players
- Gulf Coast Marlins players
- Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp players
- Jacksonville Suns players
- Jupiter Hammerheads players
- Lake Elsinore Storm players
- Naranjeros de Hermosillo players
- American expatriate baseball players in Mexico
- New Britain Bees players
- Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers
- Orix Buffaloes players
- People from Alma, Michigan
- Tacoma Rainiers players