Jeff Huson
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-2000)
Jeff Huson was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 2000 for 7 teams, including the Montreal Expos, a span of 13 seasons. In 827 career games, he hit .234 with 439 hits, 8 home runs, and 150 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-09-02
- Last Game
- 2000-10-01
Full name: Jeffrey Kent Huson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 827 | 1,879 | 242 | 439 | 65 | 13 | 8 | 150 | 64 | 191 | 228 | .234 | .304 | .295 | .599 | -4,784 |
Career AVG .234 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.
Career SLG .295 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.
Career OPS .599 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — 18.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | MON | NL | 20 | 42 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | .310 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | MON | NL | 32 | 74 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | .162 | .254 (-36%) | .319 (-30%) | .375 (-39%) | .694 (-35%) | -397.5 |
| 1990 | TEX | AL | 145 | 396 | 57 | 95 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 12 | 46 | 54 | .240 | .257 (-7%) | .324 (-1%) | .385 (-27%) | .710 (-15%) | -845.6 |
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 119 | 268 | 36 | 57 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 8 | 39 | 32 | .213 | .255 (-17%) | .323 (-4%) | .384 (-25%) | .708 (-15%) | -569.6 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 123 | 318 | 49 | 83 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 18 | 41 | 43 | .261 | .255 (+2%) | .322 (+6%) | .377 (-4%) | .699 (+1%) | 79.2 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 23 | 45 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 66 | 161 | 24 | 40 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 5 | 15 | 20 | .248 | .266 (-7%) | .337 (-7%) | .417 (-24%) | .755 (-16%) | -422.7 |
| 1996 | BAL | AL | 17 | 28 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .321 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | ML4 | AL | 84 | 143 | 12 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 15 | .203 | .266 (-24%) | .336 (-29%) | .419 (-47%) | .756 (-39%) | -916.9 |
| 1998 | SEA | AL | 31 | 49 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | .163 | — | — | — | — | -287.3 |
| 1999 | ANA | AL | 97 | 225 | 21 | 59 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 27 | .262 | .271 (-3%) | .344 (-11%) | .433 (-30%) | .778 (-22%) | -829.5 |
| 2000 | CHN | NL | 70 | 130 | 19 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 9 | .215 | .270 (-20%) | .344 (-17%) | .437 (-35%) | .782 (-27%) | -593.8 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 827 | 1,879 | 242 | 439 | 65 | 13 | 8 | 150 | 64 | 191 | 228 | .234 | — | — | — | — | -4,784 | ||
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 (827 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 414 | 906 | 113 | 206 | 1 | 70 | .227 |
| Away | 413 | 973 | 129 | 233 | 7 | 80 | .239 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-01 | CHC | PIT | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-09-30 | CHC | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-29 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-28 | CHC | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-26 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-25 | CHC | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-09-22 | CHC | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-16 | CHC | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-15 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-14 | CHC | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | MON | SS | 15 | 11 | 17 | 38 | 4 | 5 |
| 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 | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | TEX | SS | 82 | 56 | 109 | 167 | 9 | 44 |
| 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 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | SEA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 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 | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | ANA | SS | 22 | 12 | 14 | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| 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
Circle size = games played at each 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
Jeff Huson's recorded salaries total $2,734,500 over 9 seasons, 1992 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Huson's career ran from 1988 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1988, 1989, 1990, and 1991.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $2,734,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming | Laramie | WY | 1984, 1985 |
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Jeff Huson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jeff Huson's first major league game on September 2, 1988; the last one listed came on October 1, 2000. By club, Huson's seasons break down as the Montreal Expos (1988 to 1989), the Texas Rangers (1990 to 1993), the Baltimore Orioles (1995 through 1996), the Milwaukee Brewers (1997), the Seattle Mariners (1998), the Anaheim Angels (1999), and the Chicago Cubs (2000). At 180 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame, Huson is listed as a shortstop. The bio says Huson batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Huson was born on August 15, 1964, in Scottsdale, AZ, USA. On the record, Jeff Huson was born Jeffrey Kent Huson.
The batting record for Huson: 827 games, 439 hits in 1,879 at bats, and a .234 average, plus 8 home runs, 150 runs batted in, and 64 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .304 and the slugging percentage .295, for an OPS of .599. Set against a .263 league average for the same years, Huson's .234 average sits 11.2% below it. Huson collected a career-high 95 hits in 1990. Huson drove in a season-high 28 runs in 1990.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Huson
- What years did Jeff Huson play?
- Jeff Huson played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 2000.
- Was Jeff Huson a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Huson was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jeff Huson hit?
- Jeff Huson hit 8 career home runs with 439 hits.
- What teams did Jeff Huson play for?
- Jeff Huson played for 7 teams: the Montreal Expos (1988–1989), the Texas Rangers (1990–1993), the Baltimore Orioles (1995–1996), the Milwaukee Brewers (1997), the Seattle Mariners (1998), the Anaheim Angels (1999), and the Chicago Cubs (2000).
- What were Jeff Huson's career stats?
- In 827 games, Jeff Huson had 439 hits, 8 home runs, 150 RBI, 242 runs, and 64 stolen bases, with a .234 batting average.
- How much did Jeff Huson earn in his career?
- Jeff Huson's recorded salaries total $2,734,500 over 9 seasons, 1992 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Huson's career ran from 1988 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1988, 1989, 1990, and 1991.
- What was Jeff Huson's salary?
- Jeff Huson's last recorded salary was $300,000, in 2000. His highest recorded salary was $500,000, in 1999, and his lowest was $182,500, in 1992. The Salary History table lists each season from 1992 to 2000.
- What position did Jeff Huson play?
- Jeff Huson played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Huson and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Huson was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jeff Huson hit each season?
- Jeff Huson's home runs by season: 0 in 1988, 0 in 1989, 0 in 1990, 2 in 1991, 4 in 1992, 0 in 1993, 1 in 1995, 0 in 1996, 0 in 1997, 1 in 1998, 0 in 1999, and 0 in 2000. His most in one season was 4, in 1992.
- What was Jeff Huson's career batting average?
- Jeff Huson batted .234 over his career, with 439 hits in 1,879 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff Huson have?
- Jeff Huson drove in 150 runs in his career.
- Is Jeff Huson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Huson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.