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 |
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 runs with 13 hits.
- 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.