Seton Hall’s late-inning hammer: John Higgins is the Pirates’ trust-your-nerves closer
In the 2026 season, graduate right-hander John Higgins has been a steady late-inning weapon for Seton Hall, piling up saves and finishing games with strike-throwing confidence; he recorded his 9th save on May 15, 2026, after multiple outings with scoreless frames and punchouts. At 6-foot-2, 210 pounds, he brings a power closer profile, but the real differentiator is his poise—he’s repeatedly been the guy handed tight leads and has delivered clean, high-leverage innings. If your team wants a composed, experienced bullpen finisher with proven ninth-inning instincts, Higgins fits the bill.
