Philadelphia Phillies sign pitcher Cal Higgins as undrafted free agent

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Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Philadelphia Phillies sign pitcher Cal Higgins as undrafted free agent
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The Philadelphia Phillies have signed left-hander Cal Higgins, a former pitcher for the Texas Longhorns, as an undrafted free agent during the All-Star break. Higgins, 23, had a challenging season at Texas with a 5.56 ERA. Prior to Texas, he excelled at Western Kentucky, showcasing a notable improvement in his final season there, posting a 1.87 ERA with 52 strikeouts. The Phillies, currently in playoff contention, recently won a series against the Detroit Tigers and are set to face the New York Mets in their first game after the break.

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  • Phillies signed Cal Higgins as an undrafted free agent.
  • Higgins had a 5.56 ERA in his season with Texas.
  • He showed significant improvement at Western Kentucky with a 1.87 ERA.
  • Phillies hold the second National League Wild Card spot.
  • Philadelphia recently won a series against the Detroit Tigers.
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