Jeff Huson, baseball player, 1988-2000

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

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

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