Mike Huff, baseball player, 1989-1996

Mike Huff

Born: 8/11/1963 in Honolulu, HI, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-08-07 | Final Game: 1996-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Michael Kale Huff

Biography

Mike Huff, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1996. Primarily known as a position player, Huff made an impact during his time in the league, appearing in 369 games. He accumulated 198 hits over his career with a batting average of .247, showcasing a solid, if not spectacular, offensive presence. His contributions included 9 home runs and 75 runs batted in, along with 19 stolen bases, highlighting his versatility and speed on the basepaths. Emerging during a transformative era in baseball, Huff played in the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s, a time marked by the increasing power of hitters and the rise of the long ball. While he may not have been a household name, his ability to contribute to his teams in various ways made him a reliable player during his tenure. After retiring from professional baseball on July 4, 1996, Huff left behind a legacy as a determined athlete who navigated the challenges of a competitive sport, embodying the spirit of a hardworking player in the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
369 801 113 198 42 7 9 75 19 109 146 0.247 0.344 0.351 0.695 -239.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 4 2 1 3 0 0
3B 3 3 1 2 0 1
OF 344 185 526 13 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 4
Third Base 3
Left Field 130
Center Field 121
Right Field 123
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 TOR AL $360,000
1994 TOR AL $222,000
1993 CHA AL $180,000
1992 CHA AL $145,000
1991 CLE AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $1,007,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Northwestern University Evanston IL 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985