Hubie Brooks
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1994)
Hubie Brooks was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1994 for 5 teams, including the New York Mets, a span of 15 seasons. In 1,645 career games, he hit .269 with 1,608 hits, 149 home runs, and 824 RBI. Hubie Brooks was a 2-time All-Star and a 2-time Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 765.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 178 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-09-04
- Last Game
- 1994-07-02
- Awards
- 2× All-Star · 2× Silver Slugger
Full name: Hubert Brooks
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,645 | 5,974 | 656 | 1,608 | 290 | 31 | 149 | 824 | 64 | 387 | 1,005 | .269 | .315 | .403 | .717 | 765 |
Career AVG .269 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .315 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .403 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .717 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | NYN | NL | 24 | 81 | 8 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 9 | .309 | .264 (+17%) | .326 (+11%) | .387 (+2%) | .714 (+6%) | 101.6 |
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 98 | 358 | 34 | 110 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 38 | 9 | 23 | 65 | .307 | .255 (+20%) | .320 (+8%) | .368 (+11%) | .688 (+10%) | 556.4 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 126 | 457 | 40 | 114 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 40 | 6 | 28 | 76 | .249 | .261 (-4%) | .324 (-8%) | .388 (-18%) | .712 (-14%) | -1004.2 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 150 | 586 | 53 | 147 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 58 | 6 | 24 | 96 | .251 | .260 (-4%) | .324 (-13%) | .389 (-18%) | .714 (-15%) | -1457.5 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 153 | 561 | 61 | 159 | 23 | 2 | 16 | 73 | 6 | 48 | 79 | .283 | .259 (+9%) | .322 (+6%) | .384 (+8%) | .707 (+7%) | 837.6 |
| 1985 | MON | NL | 156 | 605 | 67 | 163 | 34 | 7 | 13 | 100 | 6 | 34 | 79 | .269 | .257 (+5%) | .323 (-4%) | .390 (+6%) | .714 (+1%) | -52.2 |
| 1986 | MON | NL | 80 | 306 | 50 | 104 | 18 | 5 | 14 | 58 | 4 | 25 | 60 | .340 | .257 (+32%) | .325 (+19%) | .395 (+44%) | .720 (+33%) | 1725.5 |
| 1987 | MON | NL | 112 | 430 | 57 | 113 | 22 | 3 | 14 | 72 | 4 | 24 | 72 | .263 | .262 (avg) | .331 (-9%) | .415 (+2%) | .746 (-3%) | -305.5 |
| 1988 | MON | NL | 151 | 588 | 61 | 164 | 35 | 2 | 20 | 90 | 7 | 35 | 108 | .279 | .254 (+10%) | .317 (avg) | .377 (+18%) | .695 (+10%) | 975.4 |
| 1989 | MON | NL | 148 | 542 | 56 | 145 | 30 | 1 | 14 | 70 | 6 | 39 | 108 | .268 | .254 (+5%) | .319 (-1%) | .375 (+8%) | .694 (+4%) | 282.2 |
| 1990 | LAN | NL | 153 | 568 | 74 | 151 | 28 | 1 | 20 | 91 | 2 | 33 | 108 | .266 | .257 (+3%) | .324 (-5%) | .385 (+10%) | .710 (+3%) | 131.0 |
| 1991 | NYN | NL | 103 | 357 | 48 | 85 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 50 | 3 | 44 | 62 | .238 | .255 (-7%) | .323 (avg) | .384 (+6%) | .708 (+4%) | 273.4 |
| 1992 | CAL | AL | 82 | 306 | 28 | 66 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 36 | 3 | 12 | 46 | .216 | .255 (-16%) | .322 (-23%) | .377 (-11%) | .699 (-17%) | -856.1 |
| 1993 | KCA | AL | 75 | 168 | 14 | 48 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 11 | 27 | .286 | .265 (+8%) | .332 (avg) | .403 (-7%) | .735 (-4%) | -109.7 |
| 1994 | KCA | AL | 34 | 61 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 10 | .230 | .269 (-15%) | .338 (-29%) | .424 (-27%) | .763 (-28%) | -333.0 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 1,645 | 5,974 | 656 | 1,608 | 290 | 31 | 149 | 824 | 64 | 387 | 1,005 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 765 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1645 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 825 | 2929 | 343 | 813 | 67 | 424 | .278 |
| Away | 820 | 3045 | 313 | 795 | 82 | 400 | .261 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-02 | KCR | TOR | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-06-30 | KCR | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-06-28 | KCR | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-06-27 | KCR | MIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-06-26 | KCR | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994-06-15 | KCR | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-06-14 | KCR | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-06-13 | KCR | LAA | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-06-09 | KCR | TEX | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-06-08 | KCR | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 13 | 13 | 116 | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| 2B | 7 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| 3B | 516 | 501 | 356 | 969 | 90 | 80 |
| OF | 582 | 566 | 971 | 32 | 35 | 6 |
| SS | 371 | 368 | 483 | 1008 | 70 | 190 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | NYN | 3B | 23 | 23 | 16 | 40 | 2 | 2 |
| 1981 | NYN | 3B | 93 | 91 | 65 | 192 | 21 | 14 |
| 1981 | NYN | OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | NYN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | NYN | 3B | 126 | 123 | 89 | 237 | 24 | 17 |
| 1983 | NYN | 2B | 7 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| 1983 | NYN | 3B | 145 | 137 | 107 | 289 | 21 | 25 |
| 1984 | NYN | 3B | 129 | 127 | 79 | 211 | 22 | 22 |
| 1984 | NYN | SS | 26 | 26 | 33 | 73 | 7 | 19 |
| 1985 | MON | SS | 155 | 153 | 203 | 441 | 28 | 81 |
| 1986 | MON | SS | 80 | 80 | 116 | 222 | 15 | 37 |
| 1987 | MON | SS | 109 | 109 | 131 | 271 | 20 | 53 |
| 1988 | MON | OF | 149 | 149 | 261 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| 1989 | MON | OF | 140 | 139 | 234 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| 1990 | LAN | OF | 150 | 150 | 255 | 9 | 10 | 2 |
| 1991 | NYN | OF | 100 | 97 | 166 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | CAL | 1B | 6 | 6 | 64 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 1993 | KCA | 1B | 3 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | KCA | OF | 40 | 30 | 53 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | KCA | 1B | 4 | 4 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 13 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 516 |
| Shortstop | 371 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 575 |
| Designated Hitter | 98 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Player of the Week | Week of 1987-09-25 |
| 1986 | Player of the Month | May |
| 1986 | Silver Slugger | SS |
| 1985 | Silver Slugger | SS |
| 1984 | Player of the Week | Week of 1984-06-15 |
| 1981 | Player of the Week | Week of 1981-09-18 |
Salary History
Hubie Brooks's recorded salaries total $10,465,000 over 10 seasons, 1985 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Brooks's career ran from 1980 to 1994. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | KCA | AL | $350,000 |
| 1993 | KCA | AL | $350,000 |
| 1992 | CAL | AL | $2,316,667 |
| 1991 | NYN | NL | $2,316,666 |
| 1990 | LAN | NL | $1,366,667 |
| 1989 | MON | NL | $950,000 |
| 1988 | MON | NL | $850,000 |
| 1987 | MON | NL | $765,000 |
| 1986 | MON | NL | $650,000 |
| 1985 | MON | NL | $550,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $10,465,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1977, 1978 |
| Mesa Community College | Mesa | AZ | 1976 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 14th | 11.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1981 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 3rd | 8.0 | 120 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Hubie Brooks (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Hubie Brooks: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 4, 1980 and the final game on July 2, 1994, Hubie Brooks built the record summarized on this page. By club, Brooks's seasons break down as the New York Mets (1980 through 1991), the Montreal Expos (1985 through 1989), the Los Angeles Dodgers (1990), the California Angels (1992), and the Kansas City Royals (1993 through 1994). Brooks played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on September 24, 1956, in Los Angeles, CA, USA and a listed size of 6'0" and 178 pounds. The given name on file is Hubert Brooks.
Brooks collected 1,608 hits in 5,974 at bats across 1,645 games, good for a .269 batting average, plus 149 home runs, 824 RBI, and 64 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .315 clip and slugging .403, Brooks finished with a .717 OPS. Against a .259 league average for those years, Brooks's .269 average was near the norm. 1988 was Brooks's biggest home run year, with 20.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hubie Brooks
- What years did Hubie Brooks play?
- Hubie Brooks played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1994.
- Was Hubie Brooks a pitcher?
- No. Hubie Brooks was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Hubie Brooks hit?
- Hubie Brooks hit 149 career home runs with 1,608 hits.
- What teams did Hubie Brooks play for?
- Hubie Brooks played for 5 teams: the New York Mets (1980–1984, 1991), the Montreal Expos (1985–1989), the Los Angeles Dodgers (1990), the California Angels (1992), and the Kansas City Royals (1993–1994).
- Did Hubie Brooks win an MVP award?
- No. Hubie Brooks did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Hubie Brooks win?
- Hubie Brooks won 2 Silver Slugger awards (1985 and 1986). He was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Hubie Brooks's career stats?
- In 1,645 games, Hubie Brooks had 1,608 hits, 149 home runs, 824 RBI, 656 runs, and 64 stolen bases, with a .269 batting average.
- How much did Hubie Brooks earn in his career?
- Hubie Brooks's recorded salaries total $10,465,000 over 10 seasons, 1985 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Brooks's career ran from 1980 to 1994. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Hubie Brooks's salary?
- Hubie Brooks's last recorded salary was $350,000, in 1994. His highest recorded salary was $2,316,667, in 1992, and his lowest was $350,000, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1994.
- What position did Hubie Brooks play?
- Hubie Brooks played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hubie Brooks and how much did he weigh?
- Hubie Brooks was listed at 6 feet and 178 pounds.
- How many home runs did Hubie Brooks hit each season?
- Hubie Brooks's home runs by season: 1 in 1980, 4 in 1981, 2 in 1982, 5 in 1983, 16 in 1984, 13 in 1985, 14 in 1986, 14 in 1987, 20 in 1988, 14 in 1989, 20 in 1990, 16 in 1991, 8 in 1992, 1 in 1993, and 1 in 1994. His most in one season was 20, in 1988 and 1990.
- What was Hubie Brooks's career batting average?
- Hubie Brooks batted .269 over his career, with 1,608 hits in 5,974 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hubie Brooks have?
- Hubie Brooks drove in 824 runs in his career.