Aubrey Huff is a former Major League Baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on December 20, 1976, in Marion, Ohio, and attended Vernon College in Texas before being drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the fifth round of the 1998 MLB draft.
Huff made his MLB debut with the Devil Rays in 2000 and played for them until 2006. During his time with the Devil Rays, he was known for his versatility, playing both first base and third base, as well as the outfield. He was also a solid hitter, batting .287 with 128 home runs and 449 RBIs in 761 games.
In 2006, Huff was traded to the Houston Astros, where he played for the remainder of the season. He then signed with the Baltimore Orioles as a free agent and played for them from 2007 to 2008. During his time with the Orioles, he continued to be a productive hitter, batting .280 with 50 home runs and 191 RBIs in 292 games.
In 2009, Huff signed with the Detroit Tigers but was traded to the San Francisco Giants midway through the season. It was with the Giants that Huff had his most successful season, helping the team win the World Series in 2010. He batted .290 with 26 home runs and 86 RBIs during the regular season and was a key contributor in the postseason, batting .268 with a home run and eight RBIs in 15 games.
Huff played one more season with the Giants in 2011 before being traded to the New York Yankees in 2012. However, he struggled with injuries and was released by the Yankees in July of that year. He announced his retirement from baseball in January 2014.
Overall, Huff had a solid career in the MLB, batting .278 with 242 home runs and 904 RBIs in 1,479 games. He was a two-time All-Star and won two Silver Slugger awards during his career. While he may not be remembered as one of the all-time greats, he was a consistent and reliable player who contributed to several successful teams throughout his career.
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