Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
P.J. Higgins, 33-year-old catcher, was designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds on May 13, 2026, to make room for veteran pitcher Chris Paddack. Higgins appeared in six games with the Reds in April, going 2-for-10 with a walk and sacrifice fly over 12 plate appearances. He was subsequently outrighted to Triple-A Louisville after clearing waivers. Higgins was later recalled on May 17 when Jose Trevino was placed on the 10-day IL with a hamstring injury. Career MLB statistics show a .209/.289/.342 slash line over 89 games and 266 plate appearances with 6 home runs. However, Higgins has demonstrated solid Triple-A performance with a .274/.349/.414 line over seven seasons and is credited as a plus framer with above-average blocking skills defensively.
Strengths
- + Solid Triple-A hitter (.274/.349/.414 over seven seasons)
- + Plus framing skills at catcher position
- + Above-average blocking ability in minors
- + Strong stolen base throw-out rate (29% in minors)
- + Decent walk rate (9.4% in MLB)
- + Veteran presence at age 33
Weaknesses
- - Poor MLB performance (.209/.289/.342 career)
- - Limited major league experience (89 games, 266 PA)
- - High strikeout rate (26.3% in MLB)
- - Minimal power production (6 HR in 266 PA)
- - Recent struggles in Triple-A this season (.133/.364/.133 in 44 PA)
- - Designated for assignment twice in 2026
- - Inconsistent playing time and roster instability
About
P.J. Higgins is a catcher for the Cincinnati Reds.
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