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What Is Aubrey Huff’s Net Worth?
Aubrey Huff, a retired American professional baseball player, has an estimated net worth of $10 million. This net worth was accumulated during his 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2000 to 2012.
Career Earnings and Contract Details
During his MLB career, Aubrey Huff earned approximately $58 million in salary. His contract details show a progression of increasing value as his career advanced. In 2007, he signed a three-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles worth $20 million, averaging about $6.67 million per year. Later, in 2010, he signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants for $3 million. That same year, he secured a two-year extension with the Giants for $22 million, averaging $11 million annually. In 2012, the Giants declined a $10 million option for 2013, providing him with a $2 million buyout.
Here’s a breakdown of some of his contracts:
- 2011-2012: 2 years / $22,000,000 / $11,000,000 average salary
- 2010: 1 year / $3,000,000 / $3,000,000 average salary
- 2007-2009: 3 years / $20,000,000 / $6,666,667 average salary
- 2003: 1 year / $325,000
- 2002: 1 year / $200,000
Early Life and Career Highlights
Aubrey Lewis Huff III was born on December 20, 1976, in Marion, Ohio. He played various positions, including first base, third base, right field, and designated hitter. Huff batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Before his professional career, Huff played college baseball at the University of Miami, where he achieved the second-highest career batting average in the school’s history. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 5th round of the 1998 MLB Draft.
Key milestones in his career include:
- MLB Debut: 2000 with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
- Silver Slugger Award: 2008.
- World Series Championships: 2010 and 2012 with the San Francisco Giants.
MLB Career Overview
Aubrey Huff’s MLB career spanned from 2000 to 2012, during which he played for several teams. He began with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2000-2006), followed by stints with the Houston Astros (2006), Baltimore Orioles (2007-2009), Detroit Tigers (2009), and San Francisco Giants (2010-2012). His versatility allowed him to play multiple positions, including first base, third base, right field, and designated hitter. Statistically, Huff had a strong season in 2003 with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He set franchise records for RBI (107), batting average (.311), hits (198), doubles (47), extra-base hits (84), total bases (353), runs (91), intentional walks (17), and slugging percentage (.555).
In 2010, with the San Francisco Giants, Huff played primarily at first base and contributed significantly to their World Series-winning season. In 157 games, Huff demonstrated his offensive prowess, leading the team in batting average, home runs, RBIs, hits, walks (83), on-base percentage (.385), and slugging percentage (.506). He also ranked 10th in the National League in on-base plus slugging (OPS) with an .891 mark. During the 2012 season, Huff’s role diminished due to injuries and performance issues. In 52 games, he batted .192/.326/.282 with 15 hits, four doubles, one home run, and seven RBIs. Despite limited playing time, he secured his second World Series title as the Giants swept the Detroit Tigers. The Giants declined his $10 million club option for 2013, opting for a $2 million buyout.
Post-Playing Career
After retiring from baseball, Aubrey Huff briefly explored other ventures. He co-hosted a morning sports radio show and released a book titled “Baseball Junkie” in February 2017. In recent years, Huff has been known for his activity on social media, expressing controversial views. Notably, his critical comments about the Giants’ hiring of a female assistant coach led to him being uninvited from a 10-year anniversary celebration of the team’s 2010 World Series victory.
