Mike Huff Explained

Mike Huff
Position:Outfielder
Birth Date:11 August 1963
Birth Place:Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:August 7
Debutyear:1989
Debutteam:Los Angeles Dodgers
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:July 4
Finalyear:1996
Finalteam:Toronto Blue Jays
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.247
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:9
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:75
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Michael Kale Huff (born August 11, 1963) is an American former professional Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder who played for several teams between 1989 and 1996.

Amateur career

A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Huff played college baseball at Northwestern University. In 1984, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1]

Professional career

He was drafted in the sixteenth round (402nd overall) in the 1985 Major League Baseball Draft. Over his career in the majors, Huff played outfield with the Dodgers, Indians, White Sox, and Blue Jays from 1989 to 1996. Huff was a member of the 1993 Western Division Champion White Sox.

Broadcasting career

He occasionally served as a television broadcast announcer for the Chicago White Sox, filling in for regular announcers Ken Harrelson and Steve Stone. Huff also has been known to make appearances at Coal City High School, at the request of Dean Vigna. He speaks to the Varsity Club about his experiences and life in the MLB.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League . capecodbaseball.org . September 25, 2019.