Butch Huskey
Born: 11/10/1971 in Anadarko, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-09-08 | Final Game: 2000-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 244 lbs
Full name: Robert Leon Huskey
Biography
Butch Huskey, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 1993 to 2000. Primarily serving as a position player, Huskey was known for his versatility on the field and his powerful hitting capabilities. Over the course of 642 games, he accumulated 555 hits, 86 home runs, and 336 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .267. His ability to drive in runs and contribute offensively made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for.
Huskey played during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by an offensive explosion and the increasing prevalence of home runs. His career spanned the late 1990s, a time when power hitters were increasingly celebrated in the game. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 21 stolen bases throughout his career, showcasing a well-rounded skill set that went beyond just power hitting. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Huskey's contributions to the teams he played for, including the New York Mets and the Seattle Mariners, have solidified his place in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 642 | 2078 | 259 | 555 | 98 | 4 | 86 | 336 | 21 | 164 | 384 | 0.267 | 0.318 | 0.442 | 0.760 | -309.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NYN | NL | 13 | 41 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.146 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 28 | 90 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 0.189 | -394.5 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 118 | 414 | 43 | 115 | 16 | 2 | 15 | 60 | 1 | 27 | 77 | 0.278 | -237.3 |
| 1997 | NYN | NL | 142 | 471 | 61 | 135 | 26 | 2 | 24 | 81 | 8 | 25 | 84 | 0.287 | 609.1 |
| 1998 | NYN | NL | 113 | 369 | 43 | 93 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 59 | 7 | 26 | 66 | 0.252 | -558.4 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 45 | 124 | 18 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 0.266 | 0.1 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 74 | 262 | 44 | 76 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 49 | 3 | 27 | 45 | 0.290 | 0.1 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 45 | 92 | 18 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 0.348 | 492.3 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 64 | 215 | 22 | 48 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 49 | 0.223 | 492.3 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.200 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ALCS | BOS | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 |
| 1999 | ALDS1 | BOS | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 124 | 106 | 912 | 62 | 15 | 94 |
| 3B | 64 | 57 | 46 | 119 | 17 | 8 |
| OF | 331 | 310 | 588 | 21 | 15 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NYN | 3B | 13 | 13 | 9 | 27 | 3 | 2 |
| 1995 | NYN | 3B | 27 | 27 | 14 | 60 | 6 | 2 |
| 1995 | NYN | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | NYN | 1B | 75 | 69 | 569 | 43 | 10 | 57 |
| 1996 | NYN | 3B | 6 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | NYN | OF | 40 | 40 | 64 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 1997 | NYN | 1B | 22 | 18 | 182 | 10 | 2 | 19 |
| 1997 | NYN | 3B | 15 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 7 | 3 |
| 1997 | NYN | OF | 92 | 86 | 178 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 | NYN | OF | 103 | 94 | 166 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 | BOS | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | BOS | OF | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | SEA | 1B | 10 | 10 | 76 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| 1999 | SEA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | SEA | OF | 53 | 51 | 101 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | COL | 1B | 8 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2000 | COL | OF | 23 | 20 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIN | 1B | 9 | 7 | 61 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | MIN | OF | 15 | 15 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 124 |
| Third Base | 64 |
| Left Field | 78 |
| Right Field | 264 |
| Designated Hitter | 88 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIN | AL | $500,000 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 1998 | NYN | NL | $300,000 |
| 1997 | NYN | NL | $212,000 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | $116,000 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | $109,000 |
| 1993 | NYN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,846,000 | ||