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Pinky Higgins

Third Base5 seasons1930–1936

Biography

Pinky Higgins was a Major League Baseball third baseman, born May 27, 1909 in Red Oak, TX. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 1" and 185 pounds, Pinky Higgins debuted on June 25, 1930 and last played on September 29, 1946.

Over 1802 major-league games, Pinky Higgins batted .292 with 1941 hits, 140 home runs, and 1075 RBI in 6636 at-bats.

Every one of Pinky's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

May 27, 1909

Birthplace

Red Oak, TX

Position

Third Base

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 1", 185 lb

MLB Debut

June 25, 1930

Final Game

September 29, 1946

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1802 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1802	6636	930	1941	374	51	140	1075	800	590	.292	.370	.428	.798

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1930	Philadelphia Athletics	14	24	6	0	0	.250
1933	Philadelphia Athletics	152	567	178	13	99	.314
1934	Philadelphia Athletics	144	543	179	16	90	.330
1935	Philadelphia Athletics	133	524	155	23	94	.296
1936	Philadelphia Athletics	146	550	159	12	80	.289
1937	Boston Red Sox	153	570	172	9	106	.302
1938	Boston Red Sox	139	524	159	5	106	.303
1939	Detroit Tigers	132	489	135	8	76	.276
1940	Detroit Tigers	131	480	130	13	76	.271
1941	Detroit Tigers	147	540	161	11	73	.298
1942	Detroit Tigers	143	499	133	11	79	.267
1943	Detroit Tigers	138	523	145	10	84	.277
1944	Detroit Tigers	148	543	161	7	76	.297
1946	Detroit Tigers	18	60	13	0	8	.217
1946	Boston Red Sox	64	200	55	2	28	.275
1946	?	82	260	68	2	36	.262

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Pinky Higgins appears across the 1930, 1933-1936 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Pinky Higgins played 589 games with 677 hits and 363 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Pinky Higgins.

Bob Johnson Jimmie Foxx Eric McNair Lou Finney Doc Cramer Bill Dietrich Dib Williams Roy Mahaffey

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Pinky Higgins play?

Pinky Higgins was a third baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Pinky Higgins play for the Athletics?

Pinky Higgins appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1930, 1933-1936.

Where was Pinky Higgins born?

Pinky Higgins was born on May 27, 1909 in Red Oak, TX.

What were Pinky Higgins's MLB career stats?

Over 1802 MLB games, Pinky Higgins hit .292 with 1941 hits, 140 home runs, and 1075 RBI.

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