David Huff
Born: 8/22/1984 in San Diego, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2009-05-17 | Final Game: 2016-06-12
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: David Gregory Huff
Biography
David Huff, born in 1984, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2016. Known for his left-handed pitching style, Huff made his debut with the Cleveland Indians and later played for several teams, including the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants. Throughout his career, he accumulated a win-loss record of 25-30 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 5.17 over his time in the league. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he notched a total of 234 strikeouts, although he did not achieve any saves during his career.
Huff's journey through the MLB coincided with a competitive era in baseball characterized by both offensive power and evolving pitching strategies. While he faced challenges, such as injuries and fluctuating performance, he remained a valuable left-handed option for teams looking to bolster their pitching staff. After retiring in 2016, Huff's contributions to the game continued to resonate, marking him as a notable figure for fans and aspiring pitchers alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 30 | 120 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 393.3 | 463 | 226 | 59 | 132 | 234 | 5.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 11 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128.3 | 159 | 80 | 41 | 65 | 5.61 | -1201.8 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 2 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 79.7 | 101 | 55 | 34 | 37 | 6.21 | -3538.9 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 2 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.7 | 55 | 23 | 17 | 36 | 4.09 | -266.2 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 19 | 3.38 | -514.5 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 15.00 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | NYY | AL | 3 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.7 | 26 | 18 | 8 | 26 | 4.67 | - |
| 2014 | NYY | AL | 3 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 34 | 8 | 17 | 28 | 1.85 | - |
| 2014 | SFG | NL | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 27 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 6.30 | - |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 9.00 | - |
| 2016 | LAA | AL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 11.81 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | NYY | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | NYY | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | SFG | NL | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | LAA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 120 | 57 | 18 | 40 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CLE | P | 23 | 23 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | CLE | P | 15 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | CLE | P | 11 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CLE | P | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | CLE | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | NYA | P | 11 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | NYA | P | 30 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | SFN | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | LAN | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | LAA | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 120 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CLE | AL | $493,600 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | $486,200 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | $410,700 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,390,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Irvine | Irvine | CA | 2004 |
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 2006 |