 The Associated Press described him similarly to Johnson had in earlier years, describing him as “a great natural hitter, but a poor fielder and worse at throwing.” In 1931, Bigelow played once again for the Lookouts, playing 150 games and batting for .371 with 603 at bats.After his 1931 season with the Lookouts, Bigelow won free agency and saw play with the Knoxville Smokies by the beginning of the 1932 season.Bigelow played 155 games with the Smokies, batting .327, hitting 13 home runs, 12 triples, and 37 doubles.