Justin Huber, baseball player, 2005-2009

Justin Huber

Born: 7/1/1982 in Melbourne, VIC, Australia

MLB Debut: 2005-06-21 | Final Game: 2009-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Justin Patrick Huber

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Biography

Justin Huber, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2005 until 2009. Primarily serving as a position player, Huber played in a total of 72 games during his career. He showcased his skills primarily as a hitter, recording 36 hits, which included 2 home runs and 15 runs batted in (RBIs). His batting average stood at .224, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate during his time in the league. Huber also contributed with 1 stolen base, demonstrating a degree of speed and athleticism that added value to his overall game. Huber played during a transitional period in baseball, where players increasingly emphasized power hitting and offensive production. Despite the difficulties in achieving consistent success at the major league level, Huber's journey through the ranks of baseball serves as a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest levels of the sport. After his career in MLB, he continued to be involved in baseball, leaving a legacy as a player who experienced the challenges and triumphs of the game during his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
72 161 14 36 7 0 2 15 1 9 45 0.224 0.276 0.304 0.580 -469.4

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.580 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2005 KCR AL 25 78 6 17 3 0 0 6 0 5 20 0.218 .264 (-18%) .330 (-18%) .418 (-39%) .749 (-30%) -395.2
2006 KCR AL 5 10 1 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 4 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2007 KCR AL 8 10 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.100 — — — — 0.0
2008 SDP NL 33 61 5 15 3 0 2 8 0 3 19 0.246 .263 (-7%) .333 (-9%) .416 (-5%) .749 (-7%) -74.3
2009 MIN AL 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 20 17 123 8 3 16
OF 25 19 29 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 KCA 1B 19 17 123 8 3 16
2007 KCA OF 3 2 2 0 0 0
2008 SDN OF 22 17 27 0 1 0
2009 MIN 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 20
Left Field 25
Designated Hitter 11

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 SDN NL $390,000
Total Career Earnings $390,000