Ken Huckaby

Born: 1/27/1971 in San Leandro, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-10-06 | Final Game: 2006-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Paul Huckaby

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Biography

Ken Huckaby was a professional baseball player born in 1971, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2006. Over the course of his career, Huckaby appeared in 161 games, primarily serving as a catcher. Throughout his time in the league, he demonstrated solid defensive skills behind the plate, which contributed to his teams' overall performance. Offensively, he recorded 95 hits and finished with a batting average of .222. His contributions included 3 home runs and 31 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to support the lineup in critical moments. Huckaby's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by increasing offensive output throughout the sport. While he may not have been a household name, his role as a reliable backup catcher was vital for the teams he played for during his tenure. His experience in the league allowed him to be an asset in both the clubhouse and on the field, particularly as he navigated the challenges of competing in an era that began to see the rise of more specialized roles within the game. Huckaby's dedication to his craft and his contributions to his teams remain a part of his legacy in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
161	427	42	95	14	1	3	31	0	19	78	0.222	0.256	0.281	0.537	-1684.5

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.537 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2001	AZ	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	TOR	AL	88	273	29	67	6	1	3	22	9	44	0.245	.261 (-6%)	.331 (-19%)	.416 (-26%)	.747 (-23%)	-1188.3
2003	TOR	AL	5	11	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	2	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	TEX	AL	8	25	2	4	1	0	0	0	3	10	0.160	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	BAL	AL	8	12	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	TEX	AL	8	13	1	1	1	0	0	0	2	2	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	TOR	AL	35	87	8	18	4	0	0	6	5	19	0.207	.264 (-22%)	.330 (-24%)	.418 (-40%)	.749 (-33%)	-496.2
2006	BOS	AL	8	5	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0