Butch Huskey is a former Major League Baseball player remembered for his power hitting and versatility on field.
Biography
Robert Leon “Butch” Huskey was born on November 10, 1971, in Anadarko, Oklahoma.
He spent his early years living with his grandmother, before moving around age 10 or 11 to live with his father in Lawton, Oklahoma.
In high school, he played both baseball and football and was once offered a scholarship for football.
In 1989, the New York Mets drafted him in the 7th round.
Career
Huskey made his MLB debut on September 8, 1993, with the New York Mets.
He appeared in the majors in 1993, and then from 1995 through 2000.
During his time with the Mets, he played various positions — third base, first base, and outfield — as the team tried to find the best spot for him.
His best season was in 1997, when he hit for a .287 average, struck 24 home runs, and drove in 81 runs.
A highlight moment: he hit a home run that reached the 600-level in Veterans Stadium, a rare feat.
In December 1998, he was traded to the Seattle Mariners.
Later in 1999, he moved to the Boston Red Sox midseason.
In 2000, he signed with the Minnesota Twins, and later that year was traded to the Colorado Rockies where he continued to play as a power bat off the bench.
He signed with the Cleveland Indians in 2001 but did not make the roster, ending his MLB career.
Over his career, his batting average was about .267, with 86 home runs and 336 RBIs.
Personal Life
Huskey came from a large family — he had five brothers and three sisters.
His childhood involved change and adaptation, moving from his grandmother’s care to his father’s household.
He grew up a fan of the Texas Rangers, partly because of his proximity to Oklahoma’s minor league teams.
After leaving MLB, he took part in events like Mets fantasy camps.
Beyond that, internal details about his spouse or children are not widely known publicly.
Net Worth
His total earnings from MLB salaries over his playing years are estimated to be around $2.8 million.
That figure does not account for taxes, expenses, investments, or endorsements, so his net worth would differ depending on those factors.
