Tyler Higgins
Higgins with the Orix Buffaloes
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1991-04-22) April 22, 1991
Alma, Michigan
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
NPB debut
June 26, 2020, for the Orix Buffaloes
NPB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record4-5
Earned run average2.46
Strikeouts81
Teams

Tyler E. Higgins (born April 22, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

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] He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.[2]

New Britain Bees

On March 27, 2018, Higgins signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[3] 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.[4][5] 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.[6] 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).[7] 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.[8] Higgins made 49 appearances for Orix in 2021, logging a 2.53 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 46.1 innings of work. Higgins became a free agent following the season.

San Diego Padres (second stint)

On March 7, 2022, Higgins signed a minor league contract to return to the San Diego Padres organization.[9] He was released on July 12, 2022.

High Point Rockers

On August 4, 2022, Higgins signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the season.

References

  1. ↑ "Tyler Higgins Minor, Winter, Independent & Japanese Leagues Statistics & History".
  2. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  3. ↑ "New Britain Herald - New Britain Bees re-sign Hepple, while adding Higgins, Hamburger to pitching staff".
  4. ↑ "Bees Pitcher Tyler Higgins' Contract Purchased by Mariners".
  5. ↑ "Minor MLB Transactions: 6/1/18".
  6. ↑ "The Kennel: Tyler Higgins".
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ "Tyler Higgins Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.


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