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P.J. is a non-roster invitee to major league Spring Training for the second-straight season ... in five minor league seasons, he has batted .272 (458-for-1,686) with 87 doubles, seven triples, 20 homers and 187 RBI in 473 games, reaching the Triple-A level for the first time in 2019 ... Was named a Southern League mid-season All-Star with Tennessee in 2019 ... Has appeared in 272 games at catcher, while also appearing at third base (65 games), first base (53), second base (12) and shortstop (5) ... Selected by the Cubs in the 12th round of the 2015 draft ... Attended Old Dominion University where he led the team and ranked seventh in the C-USA with a .335 average in 2015 ... was a second-team All C-USA selection ... Graduated from Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford, Connecticut.
2019
P.J. advanced to the Triple-A level for the first time ... spent the majority of the season with Double-A Tennessee, earning mid-season All-Star honors as he batted .276 (74-for-268) with 10 doubles, five homers and 38 RBI in 72 games ... was promoted to Iowa, July 11 ... In 36 games with Iowa, batted .291 (34-for-117) with eight doubles, five homers, 19 RBI and a .521 slugging mark ... batted .329 (23-for-70) in his final 23 games beginning August 1 ... Between Tennessee and Iowa, threw out 23 runners attempting to steal (23-of-56/.411).

2018
P.J. advanced to the Double-A level for the first time ... batted a combined .271 (102-for-377) with 22 doubles, one triple and four homers in 110 games between Single-A Myrtle Beach and Double-A Tennessee ... Began the season with the Pelicans, batting .289 (67-for-232) with 17 doubles, three homers and 37 RBI in 69 games ... went 16-for-33 in his first nine games to begin July ... Was promoted to Tennessee, July 11 ... batted .241 (35-for-145) with five doubles, one triple and one homer in 41 games with the Smokies.

2017
Spent the entire season with Single-A Myrtle Beach, batting .237 (81-for-342) with nine doubles, four homers and 23 RBI in 98 games.

2016
In his first full season in the minors, he spent the entire season with Single-A South Bend ... batted .283 (126-for-445) with 30 doubles, 40 RBI and a team-high 72 walks, contributing to a .389 OBP ... the 72 walks were tied for second-most in the Midwest League and his .389 OBP ranked third ... Finished the season with five-straight multi-hit games and a seven-game hitting streak.

2015
Combined to bat .299 (41-for-137) with eight doubles, three triples, two homers and 15 RBI in 36 games between rookie league Mesa and Single-A Eugene ... hit .316 (18-for-57) in 15 games with Eugene.

*Courtesy Cubs.com

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Patrick Higgins FAQ

What position does Patrick Higgins play for the Chicago Cubs? Patrick Higgins is a Catcher for the Chicago Cubs
When did Patrick Higgins join the Chicago Cubs? 2019
What years did Patrick Higgins play for the Chicago Cubs? 2019,2020,2021
What is Patrick Higgins's number at Cubs? 48
Did Patrick Higgins play for the Chicago Cubs? Yes
What is Patrick Higgins's hometown? Bridgeport, CT
What city is Patrick Higgins from? Bridgeport
Where is Patrick Higgins from? Patrick Higgins is from Bridgeport, CT
How tall is Patrick Higgins? Patrick Higgins currently stands at 5-10
How much does Patrick Higgins weigh? Patrick Higgins currently weighs in at 195 pounds
What state is Patrick Higgins from? CT