Meet The Freshman: Ryan Higgins

DURHAM – As the Blue Devils prepare for the 2022 baseball season, head coach Chris Pollard and the Duke baseball program are excited to introduce the incoming freshman class.

Over the fall semester, GoDuke.com will release individual introductions of its 12-member freshman class.

Right-handed pitcher Ryan Higgins is the fifth member of Duke's class to be introduced this fall.

"Ryan flashes a high spin fastball that has topped at 94 this fall to go with a breaking ball that has substantial vertical depth," head coach Chris Pollard said. "He's a guy that is going to make hitters have to cover a really big zone vertically. I have been impressed with his ability to pound the strike zone in high leverage situations. There is a lot there to be excited about."

Higgins enjoyed a standout career at St. Luke's School in New Canaan, Conn. under head coach Sam Colon. After seeing his junior season canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Higgins concluded his career with 57 strikeouts and a 1.82 ERA in 29.2 innings of work as a senior.

As a sophomore, the right-handed pitcher recorded a 0.71 ERA through 19.2 innings pitched. He produced a 3-0 record in six appearances, totaling 23 strikeouts and giving up just two earned runs.

In the batter's box, Higgins averaged .270 with 11 hits, eight runs, four RBI and three doubles in 16 appearances. He also recorded a .341 slugging percentage and stole one base.

Apart from school ball, Higgins was a member of the Canes National 17u Team. The team ranked first regionally (coastal) and second nationally in the 17u age division and won multiple tournaments, including the 2020 Perfect Game 17u National Elite Championship. Higgins also played in the East Coast Pro Showcase, Area Code Games and Perfect Game National Showcase.

According to Perfect Game, Higgins was tabbed as the No. 3 right-handed pitcher and No. 5 overall player out of the state of Connecticut.

Higgins excelled on the diamond and in the classroom, earning AP Scholar honors as a sophomore and junior.

Born Ryan John Higgins on Sept. 13, 2002, he is the son of Jim and Susan Higgins. Ryan has one brother, Justin.

Get to Know Ryan:
Favorite Artist/Band: Greta Van Fleet
Favorite Song: I Wish by Stevie Wonder
?Favorite Baseball Player: Jacob DeGrom
?Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite hobbies outside of baseball: Playing the piano
?If you played another sport, what would it be: Basketball
Who's your role model and why: My dad because he's taught me what it means to be a good man and a genuine person.

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Meet The Freshman: Ryan Higgins

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