Tug Hulett
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2009)
Tug Hulett was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009 for the Seattle Mariners and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 2 seasons. In 45 career games, he hit .194 with 13 hits, 1 home runs, and 3 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-07-12
- Last Game
- 2009-10-04
Full name: Timothy Craig Hulett
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 67 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 23 | .194 | .270 | .254 | .524 | -129 |
Career AVG .194 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.
Career OBP .270 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.
Career SLG .254 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.
Career OPS .524 vs. league average .750 across their career seasons — 30.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SEA | AL | 30 | 49 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 17 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -129.1 |
| 2009 | KCA | AL | 15 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 45 | 67 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 23 | .194 | — | — | — | — | -129 | ||
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 (45 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .138 |
| Away | 26 | 38 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | .237 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-04 | KCR | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-10-03 | KCR | MIN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-30 | KCR | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009-06-30 | KCR | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-06-25 | KCR | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-06-24 | KCR | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-06-21 | KCR | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-06-18 | KCR | AZ | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-06-17 | KCR | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-06-16 | KCR | AZ | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn | AL | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Tug Hulett: the record in brief
The profile opens with Tug Hulett's first major league game on July 12, 2008; the last one listed came on October 4, 2009. The team column moves through the Seattle Mariners (2008) and the Kansas City Royals (2009). Hulett played primarily as a designated hitter and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Born on February 28, 1983, in Springfield, IL, USA, Hulett was listed at 5'10" and 185 pounds. Hulett's full given name, per the bio, is Timothy Craig Hulett.
Hulett collected 13 hits in 67 at bats across 45 games, good for a .194 batting average; the totals also include 1 home run and 3 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .270 and the slugging percentage .254, for an OPS of .524. The league as a whole hit .263 across Hulett's seasons, which puts the .194 career mark 26.3% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 11, in 2008.
By games played in the field, designated hitter leads with 15, followed by second base (9), shortstop (5), and third base (2).
Frequently Asked Questions about Tug Hulett
- What years did Tug Hulett play?
- Tug Hulett played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009.
- Was Tug Hulett a pitcher?
- No. Tug Hulett was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Tug Hulett hit?
- Tug Hulett hit 1 career home run with 13 hits.
- What teams did Tug Hulett play for?
- Tug Hulett played for 2 teams: the Seattle Mariners (2008) and the Kansas City Royals (2009).
- What were Tug Hulett's career stats?
- In 45 games, Tug Hulett had 13 hits, 1 home runs, 3 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .194 batting average.
- What position did Tug Hulett play?
- Tug Hulett played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tug Hulett and how much did he weigh?
- Tug Hulett was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tug Hulett hit each season?
- Tug Hulett's home runs by season: 1 in 2008 and 0 in 2009. His most in one season was 1, in 2008.
- What was Tug Hulett's career batting average?
- Tug Hulett batted .194 over his career, with 13 hits in 67 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tug Hulett have?
- Tug Hulett drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Tug Hulett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tug Hulett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.