Kirby Higbe
| Kirby Higbe | |
|---|---|
Higbe, circa 1942 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 8, 1915 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. | |
| Died: May 6, 1985 (aged 70) Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| October 3, 1937, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 7, 1950, for the New York Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 118–101 |
| Earned run average | 3.69 |
| Strikeouts | 971 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Walter Kirby Higbe (April 8, 1915 – May 6, 1985) was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1937 to 1950. Best known for his time with the Brooklyn Dodgers, he was a two-time National League (NL) All-Star.