# Tyler Higgins

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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1991)}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
| name          = Tyler Higgins
| image         = Bs Tyler Higgins 20211112.jpg
| image_size    = 250px
| caption       = Higgins with the Orix Buffaloes
| team          =
| number        = 
| position      = [Pitcher](/source/Pitcher_(baseball))
| birth_date    = {{Birth date and age|1991|4|22}}
| birth_place   = [Flint, Michigan](/source/Flint%2C_Michigan), U.S.
| bats          = Right
| throws        = Right
| debutleague   = NPB
| debutdate     = June 26
| debutyear     = 2020
| debutteam     = Orix Buffaloes
| finalleague   = NPB
| finaldate     = October 21
| finalyear     = 2021
| finalteam     = Orix Buffaloes
|statleague  = NPB
|stat1label  = [Win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching))
|stat1value  = 4-5
|stat2label  = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average)
|stat2value  = 2.46
|stat3label  = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s
|stat3value  = 81
| teams         = 
* [Orix Buffaloes](/source/Orix_Buffaloes) ({{npby|2020}}–{{npby|2021}})
| highlights    = 
}}

'''Tyler E. Higgins''' (born April 22, 1991) is an American former professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [pitcher](/source/pitcher). He played in [Nippon Professional Baseball](/source/Nippon_Professional_Baseball) (NPB) for the [Orix Buffaloes](/source/Orix_Buffaloes). He currently serves as the pitching coach for the [Clearwater Threshers](/source/Clearwater_Threshers).

==Playing career==
===Florida/Miami Marlins===
The [Florida Marlins](/source/Miami_Marlins) chose Higgins in the 23rd round, 703rd overall, in the [2011 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2011_Major_League_Baseball_draft). Higgins made his professional debut with the rookie-level [Gulf Coast League Marlins](/source/Gulf_Coast_League_Marlins). In 2012, Higgins split the year between the GCL Marlins and the High-A [Jupiter Hammerheads](/source/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. Higgins spent the 2014 season in Double-A with the [Jacksonville Suns](/source/Jacksonville_Suns), registering a 4.97 ERA in 29 innings of work. 

In 2015, Higgins split the year between Jacksonville and Jupiter, accumulating a 3.55 ERA with 41 strikeouts in {{fraction|50|2|3}} 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 {{fraction|60|1|3}} innings pitched across 34 games.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=higgin001tyl|title = Tyler Higgins Minor, Winter, Independent & Japanese Leagues Statistics & History}}</ref> He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2017|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2017/?amphtml|access-date=July 15, 2023|website=baseballamerica.com|date=7 November 2017 |language=en}}</ref>

===New Britain Bees===
On March 27, 2018, Higgins signed with the [New Britain Bees](/source/New_Britain_Bees) of the [Atlantic League of Professional Baseball](/source/Atlantic_League_of_Professional_Baseball).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newbritainherald.com/article/view/article_id/324195/headline/new-britain-bees-resign-hepple-while-adding-higgins-hamburger-to-pitching-staff/section/NBH-New+Britain+Bees|title=New Britain Herald - New Britain Bees re-sign Hepple, while adding Higgins, Hamburger to pitching staff|work=Central Connecticut Communications }}</ref> 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](/source/Seattle_Mariners) organization and was assigned to the Triple-A [Tacoma Rainiers](/source/Tacoma_Rainiers).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlanticleague.com/archive/newswire/index.html?article_id=1013|title = Bees Pitcher Tyler Higgins' Contract Purchased by Mariners}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/06/mariners-sign-detwiler-diamondbacks-acquire-tyler-ladendorf-reds-acquire-tommy-bergjans.html|title = Minor MLB Transactions: 6/1/18| date=June 2018 }}</ref> In 28 games for Tacoma, he posted a 2.83 ERA with 38 strikeouts. Higgins elected free agency following the season on November 2.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|access-date=May 20, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=6 November 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

===San Diego Padres===
On December 21, 2018, Higgins signed a minor league contract with the [San Diego Padres](/source/San_Diego_Padres) organization.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://krod.com/the-kennel-tyler-higgins/|title=The Kennel: Tyler Higgins|date=23 May 2019 }}</ref> He split the season between the Triple-A [El Paso Chihuahuas](/source/El_Paso_Chihuahuas) and the Double-A [Amarillo Sod Poodles](/source/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](/source/Orix_Buffaloes) of the [Nippon Professional Baseball](/source/Nippon_Professional_Baseball) (NPB).<ref>{{ cite web | url=https://www.buffaloes.co.jp/news/detail/00003063.html | title=新外国人選手獲得のお知らせ | language=Japanese | work=オリックス・バファローズ オフィシャルサイト | date=December 23, 2019 | accessdate=March 6, 2020 }}</ref> 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](/source/COVID-19_testing).<ref>{{ cite web | url=https://www.buffaloes.co.jp/news/detail/00004210.html | title=ヒギンス投手 新型コロナウイルス陽性判定について | work=オリックスバファローズ オフィシャルサイト | language=ja | date=February 11, 2021 | accessdate=February 14, 2021 }}</ref> Higgins made 49 appearances for Orix in 2021, logging a 2.53 ERA with 36 strikeouts in {{fraction|46|1|3}} 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](/source/San_Diego_Padres) organization.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/tyler-higgins-572371?stats=career-r-pitching-minors&year=2021|title = Tyler Higgins Stats, Fantasy & News|website = [MLB.com](/source/MLB.com)}}</ref> In 24 games for the Triple–A [El Paso Chihuahuas](/source/El_Paso_Chihuahuas), he posted a 4.97 ERA with 24 strikeouts across {{fraction|25|1|3}} innings of work. Higgins was released by San Diego on July 12.

===High Point Rockers===
On August 4, 2022, Higgins signed with the [High Point Rockers](/source/High_Point_Rockers) of the [Atlantic League of Professional Baseball](/source/Atlantic_League_of_Professional_Baseball). In 15 relief appearances for the Rockers, he posted a strong 1.72 ERA with 19 strikeouts and 4 saves across {{fraction|15|2|3}} innings pitched. Higgins became a free agent after the season.

==Coaching career==
===Philadelphia Phillies===
On February 5, 2024, Higgins was hired by the [Philadelphia Phillies](/source/Philadelphia_Phillies) to serve as the pitching coach for their Triple–A affiliate, the [Lehigh Valley IronPigs](/source/Lehigh_Valley_IronPigs).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Phillies Announce 2024 IronPigs Coaching Staff|url=https://www.milb.com/lehigh-valley/news/phillies-announce-2024-ironpigs-coaching-staff|access-date=February 10, 2024|website=milb.com|language=en}}</ref> On February 7, 2025, Higgins was named a pitching coach for Philadelphia's Single-A affiliate, the [Clearwater Threshers](/source/Clearwater_Threshers).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://x.com/philsplayerdev/status/1887872616347623770?s=46&t=UN5XGiNzRq3-vt33N7zCTw|title=x.com}}</ref>

===Tampa Bay Rays===
In 2026, Higgins was named as pitching coach of the [Charleston RiverDogs](/source/Charleston_RiverDogs) the Single-A affiliate of the [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays).

==References==
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==External links==
*{{baseballstats|mlb=572371 |espn=35064 |br= |fangraphs=sa503722 |brm=higgin001tyl}}

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Category:Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp players
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Category:Lake Elsinore Storm players
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Category:Orix Buffaloes players
Category:People from Alma, Michigan
Category:New Britain Bees players
Category:Tacoma Rainiers players
Category:Baseball players from Gratiot County, Michigan

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