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Bill Higgins

Bill Higgins Notable

b. December 4, 1859 · Boston Beaneaters 1888, St. Louis Browns 1890, Syracuse Stars 1890

Bill Higgins played for three clubs across three seasons as a second baseman, opening with the Boston Beaneaters in 1888 and closing with the Syracuse Stars in 1890.

Across 82 games he batted .241, with 76 hits and 45 runs. He finished with 8 doubles and 8 stolen bases.

He played 82 games at second base, with 260 assists and 29 errors. He turned 47 double plays.

He was born in Camden, DE, USA on December 4, 1859, and died on April 25, 1919.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1888 BSN 1454510 100 4131 .185
1890 STL/SYR 682624066 720 362407 .252
Career 823164576 820 402538 .241

On this day & linked events

1859

Born December 4, 1859

Camden, DE, USA

1919

Died April 25, 1919

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