History of Aubrey Huff in Timeline

Aubrey Lewis Huff III is a retired American professional baseball player. His 13-season Major League Baseball career included playing for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, and San Francisco Giants. Huff, a left-handed batter and right-handed thrower, was part of two World Series championship teams with the San Francisco Giants.

1974: Tommy Davis Wins Edgar Martínez Award

Tommy Davis won the Edgar Martínez Award in 1974, marking a significant achievement in his career.

December 20, 1976: Aubrey Huff is Born

Aubrey Lewis Huff III was born on December 20, 1976. He would go on to have a 13-season career in Major League Baseball, playing for teams like the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the San Fransisco Giants.

1983: Aubrey Huff III's Father Dies

In 1983, Aubrey Huff II, Aubrey Huff III's father, was shot and killed.

1995: High School Graduation

Aubrey Huff graduated from Brewer High School in 1995. Although he was named to the All-District baseball team, he was best known for his skills in basketball.

1996: First Player to Lead the Devil Rays in Home Runs After Starting in the Minors

Aubrey Huff became the first player since 1996 to start the season in the minors and lead the Devil Rays in home runs.

1996: Vernon College MVP

Aubrey Huff was named the Most Valuable Player of Vernon College's baseball team in 1996.

1998: Plays for Charleston RiverDogs

After being drafted by the Devil Rays, Aubrey Huff spent the 1998 season with the Charleston RiverDogs, a single-A team.

1998: Drafted by the Devil Rays

In 1998, Aubrey Huff was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the sixth round of the MLB draft.

1998: Second Longest Hitting Streak in Franchise History

Quinton McCracken's 18-game hitting streak in 1998 was the longest in Devil Rays history at the time. Aubrey Huff's 17-game hitting streak in 2002 was the second longest.

1998: Start of Tampa Bay Devil Rays Franchise

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays franchise began its journey in Major League Baseball in 1998.

1999: Plays for Orlando Rays

Aubrey Huff was named a Southern League postseason All-Star when he played with the Orlando Rays in 1999.

2000: Major League Debut

Aubrey Huff made his Major League debut with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2000.

2000: International League Rookie of the Year

Aubrey Huff was named the International League Rookie of the Year in 2000.

2001: Called up to the Major Leagues

Aubrey Huff was called up to the MLB in 2001 when Ariel Prieto was sent to the minors. He spent the season being shuffled between the majors and minors, and played a variety of positions.

2001: Lowest Home Run Total Since 2001

Both in 2001 and in 2007, Aubrey Huff hit his lowest total of home runs.

2002: Top Ten Batting Average

Aubrey Huff finished the 2002 MLB season with a top ten batting average in the American League.

2002: Breakout Season with the Devil Rays

Aubrey Huff had a breakout season in 2002, his first full season in Major League Baseball. He had a 17-game hitting streak, the second longest in franchise history at the time. He also finished the season with a top ten batting average in the American League.

2002: Aubrey Huff's Impressive 2002 Season with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Aubrey Huff showcased his skills with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2002, achieving a high batting average that ranked sixth in franchise history.

April 26, 2003: Four Hits Against the Orioles

On April 26, 2003, Aubrey Huff had four hits in a game against the Baltimore Orioles.

2003: Aubrey Huff's Record-Breaking Season with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Aubrey Huff had a remarkable season with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2003, setting franchise records for hits and doubles in a single season.

2003: Career High in Home Runs

During the 2003 season, Huff hit a career-high 34 home runs.

2004: Aubrey Huff's Notable 2004 Season with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays

In 2004, Aubrey Huff continued his strong performance with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, earning a high ranking for his RBI totals in the franchise's history.

2004: Aubrey Huff's 2004 Season

In 2004, Aubrey Huff primarily played third base and had a notable performance with five RBIs, including a three-run homer against Chan Ho Park, in a game against the Texas Rangers on May 12th. His streak of 398 consecutive games played ended in August due to a minor back injury.

2005: Continued Success with the Devil Rays

Aubrey Huff continued to be a key player for the Devil Rays in 2005.

2005: Aubrey Huff's 2005 Season

In 2005, Aubrey Huff played mainly in right field. He had a memorable game on April 18th, hitting his 100th career home run, a three-run shot against Jaret Wright. On July 22nd, he achieved his first career grand slam, securing a win against the Orioles. Huff's performance earned him the AL Player of the Week title from July 25th to 31st.

July 12, 2006: Aubrey Huff Traded to Houston Astros

On July 12, 2006, the Houston Astros acquired Aubrey Huff from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in exchange for prospects Mitch Talbot and Ben Zobrist. Huff initially played third base for the Astros but later transitioned to right field.

2006: Aubrey Huff's 2006 Season

Aubrey Huff started 2006 back at third base but was placed on the disabled list in April due to a knee sprain. He returned in May and hit his first career walk-off home run on May 19th against Yusmeiro Petit, leading his team to victory.

2006: Traded to the Astros

Aubrey Huff was traded to the Houston Astros during the 2006 season.

January 3, 2007: Aubrey Huff Signs with Baltimore Orioles

Aubrey Huff officially joined the Baltimore Orioles on January 3, 2007, signing a three-year contract worth $20 million. He started the season playing first base but transitioned to designated hitter mid-season. Notably, on June 29th, Huff hit for the cycle, achieving his 1,000th hit and 200th double in the same game.

January 27, 2007: Huff's marriage

On January 27, 2007, Aubrey Huff married Barbara 'Baubi' Heaton. The couple had two sons and resided in Tampa, Florida during the off-season.

2007: Signs with the Orioles

Aubrey Huff signed a three-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles in 2007.

2007: Tampa Bay Devil Rays Become Tampa Bay Rays

In 2007, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays underwent a name change, becoming the Tampa Bay Rays.

2008: Aubrey Huff's Resurgent Year with the Baltimore Orioles

Aubrey Huff had a strong season with the Baltimore Orioles in 2008, earning back fan support after a controversial comment. He primarily played as the designated hitter and delivered impressive numbers, including 182 hits, 48 doubles, 33 home runs, and 108 RBIs. Huff's performance earned him his first Silver Slugger Award and the Edgar Martínez Award. He finished 16th in the AL MVP voting and was named "Most Valuable Oriole."

2008: Silver Slugger Award

Aubrey Huff won the Silver Slugger Award for designated hitter in 2008.

August 17, 2009: Aubrey Huff Traded to Detroit Tigers

Aubrey Huff's time with the Baltimore Orioles ended on August 17, 2009, when he was traded to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for pitching prospect Brett Jacobson. He initially served as the Tigers' designated hitter but later saw more limited playing time against right-handed pitchers.

2009: Aubrey Huff's 2009 Season with the Baltimore Orioles

Aubrey Huff transitioned to first base for the Baltimore Orioles in 2009 following the departure of Kevin Millar.

2009: Traded to the Tigers

During the 2009 season, Aubrey Huff was traded to the Detroit Tigers.

2009: Huff begins taking Adderall

In 2009, Aubrey Huff began taking Adderall, which he continued to use regularly, describing himself as 'high on it pretty much every game' and developing a dependency on alcohol to help him sleep.

2009: Inducted into University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame

In 2009, Aubrey Huff was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame.

January 13, 2010: Aubrey Huff Joins San Francisco Giants

On January 13, 2010, Aubrey Huff signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants. He primarily played first base and had a career year, hitting .290 with 165 hits, 26 home runs, and 86 RBIs, also reaching the 100-run mark for the first time. Huff finished seventh in the NL MVP voting that year.

November 23, 2010: Huff re-signs with Giants

On November 23, 2010, Aubrey Huff re-signed with the San Francisco Giants on a two-year, $22 million contract with a club option for 2013, following the team's 2010 World Series success.

2010: First World Series Win

Aubrey Huff was a member of the San Fransisco Giants when they won the World Series in 2010. This was his first time playing in - and winning - the World Series.

2010: Huff's rally thong

During the Giants' 2010 playoff race and postseason, Aubrey Huff became known for wearing a red 'rally thong,' which he joked would help the team win.

2010: Huff's 2010 season performance

In 2010, Aubrey Huff had a strong season with significant contributions to the San Francisco Giants, leading to their World Series victory.

2010: Giants' 2010 World Series championship

In 2010, Aubrey Huff played a key role in the San Francisco Giants' World Series championship, becoming a memorable part of the team's success.

2010: Huff's struggles with substance use

In 2010, Aubrey Huff struggled with Adderall use, describing himself as 'high as a kite' during the team's victory parade and developing a dependency on alcohol to help him sleep.

2011: Signs with the Giants

After a successful one-year contract, Huff signed a two-year deal with the San Fransisco Giants in 2011.

2011: Huff's 2011 season

In 2011, Aubrey Huff began the season out of shape and his performance was inconsistent. He played right field due to an injury to a teammate but returned to first base in April. On June 2, 2011, Huff hit three home runs and drove in a career-high six runs in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

2011: Fans send Huff thongs

In 2011, when Aubrey Huff was slumping, fans sent him thongs throughout the season in hopes of improving his performance, referencing his 'rally thong' from the previous year.

January 31, 2012: Huff's divorce

On January 31, 2012, Barbara Huff filed for divorce from Aubrey Huff. Although they briefly reconciled, they eventually divorced, with Huff claiming that a woman could only marry him for money.

2012: Huff's 2012 season and anxiety issues

In 2012, Aubrey Huff competed for the Giants' first base job but lost out to Brandon Belt. He started the season as a left fielder but was placed on the disabled list with anxiety issues in April.

2012: Aubrey Huff's 2012 Season

In 2012, Aubrey Huff played in 162 games, tying for second in the American League. He achieved a .311 batting average, hit 47 doubles (ranking third in the league), 34 home runs, and 107 RBIs. His impressive performance earned him a tie for 24th place in the AL MVP voting.

2012: Second World Series Win

The San Fransisco Giants won the World Series again in 2012, marking Aubrey Huff's second World Series win and championship.

2013: Huff's contract option year

In 2013, Aubrey Huff's contract with the San Francisco Giants included a club option, stemming from his re-signing in 2010.

January 4, 2014: Huff announces retirement

On January 4, 2014, Aubrey Huff announced his retirement from baseball and took a position as a baseball color commentator for the Pac-12 Network.

January 2014: Retirement from Baseball

Aubrey Huff retired from baseball in January 2014 after a 13-season career. He then took a position as a baseball color commentator for eight months.

March 31, 2014: Huff starts radio show

On March 31, 2014, Aubrey Huff began co-hosting a morning radio show on Bay Area sports radio station 95.7 The Game, alongside Chris Townsend and Ric Bucher.

August 2014: Huff leaves radio show

In August 2014, Aubrey Huff left the morning radio show he co-hosted on Bay Area sports radio station 95.7 The Game.

2014: Huff contemplates suicide

In 2014, Aubrey Huff contemplated suicide, holding a .357 Magnum to his head with the hammer cocked, ready to pull the trigger.

2015: Huff's coaching position and attempted comeback

In 2015, Aubrey Huff served as an assistant baseball coach at Canyon Crest Academy in San Diego, California. Later that year, he announced an attempted comeback to Major League Baseball, three years after his last game.

February 2017: Huff releases book

In February 2017, Aubrey Huff released a book co-written by Stephen Cassar titled 'Baseball Junkie,' where he discusses his battle with anxiety and the pressures of playing in the Major Leagues.

November 2019: Huff's controversial tweet

In November 2019, Aubrey Huff posted a controversial tweet training his boys to use a gun in case Bernie Sanders won the 2020 election, which went viral and drew significant criticism.

2019: Aubrey Huff's Legacy with the Tampa Bay Rays (as of 2019)

As of 2019, Aubrey Huff held several top-ten rankings in career and single-season records for the Tampa Bay Rays (formerly Devil Rays). He was fifth in games played, at-bats, plate appearances, hits, doubles, RBIs, and batting average. Notably, he held the franchise record for hits and doubles in a season, achieved in 2003.

January 2020: Huff criticizes female coach

In January 2020, Aubrey Huff criticized the Giants' promotion of Alyssa Nakken as the first full-time female assistant coach in MLB history, making controversial and sexist remarks on social media.

January 2020: Huff's Iran kidnapping tweet

In January 2020, Aubrey Huff tweeted about invading Iran and kidnapping women, claiming the tweets were satirical but continuing to post similar content, which drew heavy criticism.

June 2020: Huff criticizes COVID-19 mask-wearing

In June 2020, Aubrey Huff criticized people who wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, making controversial statements about the virus and expressing his preference to 'die from coronavirus' rather than live in fear.

2020: Huff's support for Trump and controversial statements

In 2020, Aubrey Huff continued to make controversial statements and supported President Donald Trump. His behavior led to the Giants banning him from a ceremony honoring their 2010 World Series championship.

2020: Huff banned from Giants' ceremony

In 2020, Aubrey Huff was banned from a ceremony honoring the Giants' 2010 World Series championship due to his multiple unacceptable social media comments that conflicted with the team's values.

August 9, 2021: Twitter Account Suspension

On August 9, 2021, Aubrey Huff's Twitter account was permanently banned for allegedly spreading misinformation about COVID-19.

May 16, 2022: Huff's career home run record

As of May 16, 2022, Aubrey Huff hit 242 career home runs, tying him for 257th all-time. He played multiple positions including designated hitter, first base, third base, left field, right field, and second base during his career.

December 16, 2022: Twitter Account Reinstatement

Aubrey Huff had his Twitter account reinstated on December 16, 2022, after a previous ban for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.

2022: School Board Election Loss

In 2022, Aubrey Huff ran for a position on the school board in the Solana Beach school district. He lost the election to the incumbent, Debra Schade, receiving only 17.5% of the votes.