Where Are They Now?: 2015 LHP Connor Higgins
January 7, 2021
Ranked No. 14 in the Pennsylvania Class of 2015, Connor Higgins (Parkland) spent three years at Arizona State University before being selected in the 30th round by the Los Angeles Angels in the 2018 MLB Draft.
Higgins has gone 5-6 with a 3.55 ERA while compiling seven saves over his first two summers of minor league action. The 6-foot-5, 240-pound lefty advanced to high A ball in his second summer and began to show success out of the back end of the bullpen with six saves in his first full season.
Higgins was a standout as a member of Team Pennsylvania at the 2015 PBR Future Games.
Connor Higgins
Class of 2015 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2015Commitment: Arizona State
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Primary Position: LHP
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High School: ParklandState: PA
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Height: 6-3Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/L
Statistics
Pitching
84 - 87
FB
69 - 72
CB
79 - 81
CH
Videos
Connor Higgins Pitching (8/4/13)
Player News
- PBR Future Games Team PA 2013: Where Are They Now? - Jan 14, 2016
- 2015 PIAA Class AAAA State Tournament Preview - Jun 1, 2015
- The Hotlist: Teams On A Roll In 2015 - Apr 29, 2015
- Game Recap: Pleasant Valley at Parkland - Apr 14, 2015
- 2015 PBR March Madness Champion Crowned - Apr 6, 2015
- 2015 Season Preview: PIAA District XI - Mar 8, 2015
- College Baseball's Elite Programs use PA to Boost Talent Base in 2015 - Feb 13, 2015
- PBR Mailbag: What Players Are Underrated? - Nov 17, 2014
- South Atlantic Border Battle Highlights - Nov 4, 2014
- The Buzz: Illinois Prospects Make Decisions, Moves - Jul 25, 2014
- Preseason Super 16 Rankings Released - Mar 27, 2014
- Conference Preview: Lehigh Valley Conference - Mar 18, 2014
- PA Residents Make Impact on Elite College Programs - Feb 14, 2014
- Pitchers Could Steal the Show at the Preseason All-State Showcase - Feb 11, 2014
- Top 10 Stories of 2013: #1 Story of the Year - Jan 3, 2014
- RHP Rhett Jacoby Commits to Penn State University - Dec 21, 2013
- PA Notebook: The Mailbag - Dec 18, 2013
- The Buzz: Michigan, Vanderbilt Land Highly Ranked Sophomores - Dec 13, 2013
- Q&A With Indiana University Commit LHP Connor Higgins - Dec 11, 2013
- Class of 2015 Commitments Continue to Roll In - Dec 2, 2013
- Jupiter: Day 4 Midwest Notebook - Oct 29, 2013
- Pennsylvania Insider: Clearing out the Notebook - Oct 27, 2013
- The Buzz: Hutson, Campbell, Blakely Lead The Latest In Recruiting News - Oct 25, 2013
- Pennsylvania Southpaws Drawing Big Interest - Oct 3, 2013
- The Hotlist: Top 2015 Left-handed Pitchers - Oct 2, 2013
- The Buzz: Regional Recruiting News Includes Top Indiana Arms - Sep 14, 2013
- Sneak Peek: Team Pennsylvania 2014 - Sep 6, 2013
- Class of 2015 Making Some Noise - Sep 3, 2013
- Midwest Future Games Review: Team PA Pitchers - Aug 13, 2013
- Midwest Future Games: Top 10 Risers - Aug 7, 2013
- Higgins & Minnick Shine for Team Pennsylvania - Aug 7, 2013
- Midwest Future Games: Day One Team Pennsylvania Highlights - Aug 2, 2013
- Midwest Future Games Team Pennsylvania: Piching Rotation - Jul 29, 2013
- Midwest Future Games Spotlight: LHP Connor Higgins - Jul 13, 2013
- Team Pennsylvania Roster Finalized - Jul 1, 2013
- PIAA Class AAAA Tournament Preview - Jun 2, 2013
- Recap of District XI Championships - May 30, 2013
- Season Preview: Lehigh Valley Conference - Mar 19, 2013
- High School Baseball Season Fires Up This Week - Mar 19, 2013
- Sneak Peek: 2013 Team Pennsylvania Roster - Mar 12, 2013
- Prep Baseball Report Scouting Schedule - Mar 10, 2013
- Updated Class of 2015 Rankings - Mar 6, 2013
- Class of 2015 Pitchers Analysis: Preseason All-State Showcase - Mar 3, 2013
- Impressive Lineup of Pitchers Set for Preseason All-State Showcase - Feb 13, 2013
- PA Notebook: Top January Performances - Jan 29, 2013
- Eastern PA Open ID Showcase (Session 2): Pitcher Analysis - Jan 29, 2013
- Top Performers at the Eastern PA Open ID Showcase (Session 2) - Jan 28, 2013
- Preseason Preview: Parkland HS (District 11) - Jan 23, 2013
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2021 Preseason All-State - South/Central | PA | 02/06 | Iron Horse Sports Complex |
Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/07 | MOSH Performance Center |
2021 Preseason All-State - Pittsburgh (3PM Session) | PA | 02/07 | All American Fieldhouse |
2021 Preseason All-State - Pittsburgh (9AM Session) | PA | 02/07 | All American Fieldhouse |
2021 Northeast ProCase (2021 Grads Only) | PA | 02/13 | Liberty Sports Arena |
2021 Preseason All-State - Erie | PA | 02/13 | Erie Premier Sports |
2021 Preseason All-State - North/Central | PA | 02/14 | Liberty Sports Arena |
2021 Preseason All-State - East (11AM Session - SOLD OUT) | PA | 02/27 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2021 Preseason All-State East (3PM Session) | PA | 02/27 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2021 JR PA State Games Trials - Central | PA | 03/06 | Liberty Sports Arena |
2021 JR PA State Games Trials - East | PA | 03/14 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2021 JR PA State Games Trials - West | PA | 03/14 | All American Fieldhouse |
Scouting Report
4/13/15
Struggled with command early sitting 85-87 over the first two innings with two strikeouts. Went to cutter at 81-83 more frequently in innings three and four registering six strikeouts. Showed slider at 76 mph and rolling curveball that sat 69-72. Changeup thrown infrequently lacked any significant movement on this day.
11/1/14
Higgins, an Arizona State recruit, had a strong outing on Saturday. He allowed just one hit in two innings while striking out four. His fastball sat 85-87, touching 88-89, with some cut action. Pitching from a high-3/4 slot, his curveball sat 74-75 with tight break and good, 11/5 shape. He also threw a straight changeup at 79-80.
8/3/13
Higgins was definitely one of the most impressive left-handed pitchers at the 2013 Midwest Future Games. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound lefty sat 84-86 while touching 87 mph. He commanded the strike zone and mixed a 78 mph changeup with a 71 mph curveball to keep hitters off balance. Higgins struck out six in his 3.2 innings of work over the course of two days, allowing just two hits. His projectable frame and repeatable mechanics indicate additional velocity is likely over the coming year.
2/23/13
Higgins has a very projectable 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame and sound, repeatable mechanics. The left-handed sophomore sat 83-85 out of a high 3/4 arm slot, but has been 85-87 earlier this winter. Higgins displayed tight rotation to his 1/7 breaking curveball at 70 mph. He also commanded a 79 mph changeup that shows arm side run. Higgins could afford to take some velocity off his changeup to separate the pitch further from his fastball and to allow greater movement. Higgins established himself as one of the elite left-handed pitchers in the Class of 2015.
1/26/13
Higgins is a 6-foot-3, 200-pound prospect who also quarterbacks his Parkland HS football team. The athletic lefty sat 83-86, touching 87 mph several times with a heavy four seam fastball. Higgins has a sound, repeatable high 3/4 arm slot delivery that will allow for significant increases in velocity in the coming years. He also commanded the strike zone with a 72 mph 1/7 breaking curveball and an 81 mph changeup. Higgins has a power pitchers frame and gets out over his front side very well to create a downward plane to the plate.