Justin Huber
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2009)
Justin Huber was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2009 for the Kansas City Royals, the San Diego Padres, and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 5 seasons. In 72 career games, he hit .224 with 36 hits, 2 home runs, and 15 RBI.
- 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-06-21
- Last Game
- 2009-09-11
Full name: Justin Patrick Huber
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 161 | 14 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 45 | .224 | .276 | .304 | .580 | -448 |
Career AVG .224 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.
Career OBP .276 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.
Career SLG .304 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.
Career OPS .580 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 23.2% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | KCA | AL | 25 | 78 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 20 | .218 | .264 (-18%) | .330 (-18%) | .418 (-39%) | .749 (-30%) | -377.7 |
| 2006 | KCA | AL | 5 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | KCA | AL | 8 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SDN | NL | 33 | 61 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 19 | .246 | .263 (-7%) | .333 (-9%) | .416 (-5%) | .749 (-7%) | -70.0 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 72 | 161 | 14 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 45 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -448 | ||
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 (72 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 31 | 71 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | .183 |
| Away | 41 | 90 | 9 | 23 | 2 | 14 | .256 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-11 | MIN | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-15 | SDP | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008-06-14 | SDP | CLE | W | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-12 | SDP | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-10 | SDP | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-08 | SDP | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-07 | SDP | NYN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-06-06 | SDP | NYN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-06-04 | SDP | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-05-31 | SDP | SFG | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 20 |
| Left Field | 25 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
Justin Huber's recorded salaries total $390,000 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Huber's career ran from 2005 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2009.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SDN | NL | $390,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $390,000 | ||
Justin Huber: the record in brief
Justin Huber played a first major league game on June 21, 2005 and a last one on September 11, 2009. Huber played for the Kansas City Royals (2005 through 2007), the San Diego Padres (2008), and the Minnesota Twins (2009). Born on July 1, 1982, in Melbourne, VIC, Australia, Huber is listed as a left fielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Huber's listed size is 6'2" and 200 pounds. Justin Huber was the playing name; the full given name is Justin Patrick.
Across 72 games at the plate, Huber's career line reads 36 hits in 161 at bats for a .224 average, adding 2 homers and 15 RBI. Huber got on base at a .276 rate and slugged .304 (.580 OPS). Over the seasons Huber played, league hitters batted .266; the .224 career figure is 15.8% below that. No season topped the 17 hits of 2005. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .246 in 2008, did not top the league's .263.
Frequently Asked Questions about Justin Huber
- What years did Justin Huber play?
- Justin Huber played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2009.
- Was Justin Huber a pitcher?
- No. Justin Huber was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Justin Huber hit?
- Justin Huber hit 2 career home runs with 36 hits.
- What teams did Justin Huber play for?
- Justin Huber played for 3 teams: the Kansas City Royals (2005–2007), the San Diego Padres (2008), and the Minnesota Twins (2009).
- What were Justin Huber's career stats?
- In 72 games, Justin Huber had 36 hits, 2 home runs, 15 RBI, 14 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .224 batting average.
- How much did Justin Huber earn in his career?
- Justin Huber's recorded salaries total $390,000 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Huber's career ran from 2005 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2009.
- What was Justin Huber's salary?
- Justin Huber's recorded salary was $390,000 in 2008.
- What position did Justin Huber play?
- Justin Huber played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Justin Huber and how much did he weigh?
- Justin Huber was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Justin Huber hit each season?
- Justin Huber's home runs by season: 0 in 2005, 0 in 2006, 0 in 2007, 2 in 2008, and 0 in 2009. His most in one season was 2, in 2008.
- What was Justin Huber's career batting average?
- Justin Huber batted .224 over his career, with 36 hits in 161 at bats.
- How many RBI did Justin Huber have?
- Justin Huber drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Justin Huber in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Justin Huber has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.