Jeff Huson
Born: 8/15/1964 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-09-02 | Final Game: 2000-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Kent Huson
Biography
Jeff Huson was a versatile position player whose career spanned from 1988 to 2000, primarily in Major League Baseball. Born in 1964, he made his debut on September 2, 1988, and played in a total of 827 games throughout his career. Huson was known for his defensive capabilities and utility value, often filling in at various infield positions and occasionally in the outfield. He recorded 439 hits and drove in 150 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .234. His 64 stolen bases demonstrated a level of speed and aggressiveness on the base paths that complemented his overall skill set.
Throughout the 1990s, Huson played for several teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers and the Colorado Rockies, contributing to the teams' depth and versatility. While he may not have been a star player in terms of offensive output, his ability to adapt and fill crucial roles made him a valuable teammate during the era of transition in Major League Baseball, characterized by the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of strategic depth. After his retirement, Huson remained involved in baseball, leaving a legacy as a reliable player who played an important part in the success of the teams he was part of.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 827 | 1879 | 242 | 439 | 65 | 13 | 8 | 150 | 64 | 191 | 228 | 0.234 | 0.304 | 0.295 | 0.599 | -5596.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | WSN | NL | 20 | 42 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0.310 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | WSN | NL | 32 | 74 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0.162 | -421.1 |
| 1990 | TEX | AL | 145 | 396 | 57 | 95 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 12 | 46 | 54 | 0.240 | -1072.6 |
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 119 | 268 | 36 | 57 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 8 | 39 | 32 | 0.213 | -695.1 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 123 | 318 | 49 | 83 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 18 | 41 | 43 | 0.261 | 79.2 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 23 | 45 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 66 | 161 | 24 | 40 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 0.248 | -474.4 |
| 1996 | BAL | AL | 17 | 28 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.321 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | ATL | AL | 84 | 143 | 12 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 0.203 | -1059.6 |
| 1998 | SEA | AL | 31 | 49 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0.163 | -303.8 |
| 1999 | LAA | AL | 97 | 225 | 21 | 59 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 27 | 0.262 | -978.5 |
| 2000 | CHC | NL | 70 | 130 | 19 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 0.215 | -670.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 37 | 10 | 114 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| 2B | 208 | 124 | 285 | 365 | 5 | 93 |
| 3B | 114 | 62 | 57 | 124 | 6 | 12 |
| OF | 16 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SS | 405 | 285 | 498 | 867 | 63 | 189 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | MON | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | MON | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | MON | SS | 15 | 11 | 17 | 38 | 4 | 5 |
| 1988 | MON | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | MON | 2B | 9 | 7 | 18 | 23 | 0 | 4 |
| 1989 | MON | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | MON | SS | 20 | 13 | 21 | 41 | 8 | 7 |
| 1990 | TEX | 2B | 12 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
| 1990 | TEX | 3B | 36 | 10 | 12 | 30 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990 | TEX | SS | 119 | 89 | 157 | 254 | 17 | 69 |
| 1991 | TEX | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | TEX | SS | 116 | 85 | 141 | 267 | 15 | 42 |
| 1992 | TEX | 2B | 47 | 32 | 69 | 83 | 0 | 22 |
| 1992 | TEX | SS | 82 | 56 | 109 | 167 | 9 | 44 |
| 1992 | TEX | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | TEX | 2B | 5 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | TEX | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | TEX | SS | 12 | 9 | 16 | 34 | 5 | 8 |
| 1995 | BAL | 2B | 21 | 17 | 38 | 45 | 0 | 14 |
| 1995 | BAL | 3B | 33 | 24 | 21 | 44 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | BAL | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | BAL | 2B | 12 | 6 | 20 | 16 | 1 | 6 |
| 1996 | BAL | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | BAL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | ML4 | 1B | 21 | 6 | 66 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | ML4 | 2B | 32 | 18 | 38 | 49 | 1 | 10 |
| 1997 | ML4 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | ML4 | OF | 9 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | SEA | 1B | 7 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | SEA | 2B | 8 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | SEA | 3B | 8 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | SEA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | SEA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | ANA | 1B | 8 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | ANA | 2B | 41 | 27 | 53 | 92 | 1 | 20 |
| 1999 | ANA | 3B | 9 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 | ANA | SS | 22 | 12 | 14 | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| 1999 | ANA | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | CHN | 2B | 17 | 7 | 19 | 21 | 2 | 7 |
| 2000 | CHN | 3B | 18 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | CHN | SS | 17 | 10 | 23 | 33 | 1 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 37 |
| Second Base | 208 |
| Third Base | 114 |
| Shortstop | 405 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 18 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHN | NL | $300,000 |
| 1999 | ANA | AL | $500,000 |
| 1998 | SEA | AL | $225,000 |
| 1997 | ML4 | AL | $240,000 |
| 1996 | BAL | AL | $320,000 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | $265,000 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | $340,000 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | $362,000 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | $182,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,734,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming | Laramie | WY | 1984, 1985 |