Chad Huffman
Encyclopedia
Chad Daniel Huffman is an American
professional baseball
outfielder
in the Cleveland Indians
organization. Huffman, who is 6' 1", bats and throws right-handed.
team from 2004–2006 and TCU Horned Frogs football
team from 2003-2005.
Huffman was selected by the San Diego Padres
in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft
out of Texas Christian University
.
Huffman was waived by the Padres prior to the 2010 season to make room on the 40 man roster for Matt Stairs
. He was claimed off waivers by the Yankees.
On June 13, 2010, the New York Yankees
recalled Huffman to replace the injured Marcus Thames
. Prior to the call up, Huffman hit .279 with 5 home runs, 22 RBIs, and an on-base percentage of .344 over 190 at bats with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. On June 13, 2010 Huffman had his first career hit in his first Major League at bat.
In perhaps his biggest at bat to date, Huffman helped fuel a dramatic come from behind win against the Los Angeles Dodgers
with a ninth-inning bases-loaded two-run single on June 27, 2010. While at first base, he shared the moment with James Loney, a high school teammate at Elkins High School in Missouri City, Texas
.
Huffman was designated by assignment by the Yankees on September 15. On September 17, he was claimed by the Cleveland Indians
and optioned to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers
. Huffman was removed from the 40-man roster on November 3 and sent outright to Columbus.
player 1969-73), and has two older brothers, Royce Jr., an all-conference performer in TCU Horned Frogs football
and TCU Horned Frogs baseball
from 1995–99, and Scott, who played football and baseball at Rice University
from 1998-02.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
in the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
organization. Huffman, who is 6' 1", bats and throws right-handed.
Career
Huffman played for the TCU Horned Frogs baseballTCU Horned Frogs baseball
The TCU Horned Frogs baseball team represents Texas Christian University and competes in the Mountain West Conference of NCAA Division I. Since 2002, they have played their home games at Lupton Stadium, which is located on campus in Fort Worth, and holds 3,500...
team from 2004–2006 and TCU Horned Frogs football
TCU Horned Frogs football
The TCU Horned Frogs football team is the intercollegiate football team of Texas Christian University. TCU competes as a member of the Mountain West Conference in the NCAA's Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, but will move to the Big 12 Conference for the 2012 season. TCU began playing football...
team from 2003-2005.
Huffman was selected by the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft
2006 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2006 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 6 and 7. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams.-First Round Selections:...
out of Texas Christian University
Texas Christian University
Texas Christian University is a private, coeducational university located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States and founded in 1873. TCU is affiliated with, but not governed by, the Disciples of Christ...
.
Huffman was waived by the Padres prior to the 2010 season to make room on the 40 man roster for Matt Stairs
Matt Stairs
Matthew Wade Stairs is a former Canadian professional Major League baseball outfielder, first baseman, designated hitter, and pinch hitter. He played for 12 different teams, a major league record he shares with Octavio Dotel, Mike Morgan and Ron Villone...
. He was claimed off waivers by the Yankees.
On June 13, 2010, the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
recalled Huffman to replace the injured Marcus Thames
Marcus Thames
Marcus Markley Thames is an American professional baseball outfielder. He has previously played for the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers....
. Prior to the call up, Huffman hit .279 with 5 home runs, 22 RBIs, and an on-base percentage of .344 over 190 at bats with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. On June 13, 2010 Huffman had his first career hit in his first Major League at bat.
In perhaps his biggest at bat to date, Huffman helped fuel a dramatic come from behind win against the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
with a ninth-inning bases-loaded two-run single on June 27, 2010. While at first base, he shared the moment with James Loney, a high school teammate at Elkins High School in Missouri City, Texas
Missouri City, Texas
Missouri City is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within the metropolitan area. The city is mostly in Fort Bend County with a small portion within Harris County. As of the 2000 U.S...
.
Huffman was designated by assignment by the Yankees on September 15. On September 17, he was claimed by the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
and optioned to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers
Columbus Clippers
The Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
. Huffman was removed from the 40-man roster on November 3 and sent outright to Columbus.
Awards and honors
- 2004 C-USA Freshman of the Year
- 2004 Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American
- 2005 Louisville Slugger Second-Team Pre-season All-American
- 2005 2nd-team all-Conference C-USA
- 2006 NCBWA preseason second-team All-American
- 2006 Louisville Slugger Third-Team All-American
- 2006 NCBWA 3rd team All-American
- 2006 Rivals.com Honorable Mention All-America
- 2006 Northwest LeagueNorthwest LeagueThe Northwest League of Professional Baseball is a Class A-Short Season minor baseball league. The league is the descendant of the Western International League which ran as a class B league from 1937-1951 and class A from 1952-1954...
Player of the Week - 2006 Northwest League Post-Season All-Star
- 2006 Baseball AmericaBaseball AmericaBaseball America is a magazine which covers baseball at every level, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in high school, college, Japan, and the minor leagues. It is currently published in the form of a bi-weekly newspaper, five annual reference book titles, a weekly podcast, and a...
Short-Season All-Star - 2007 California LeagueCalifornia LeagueThe California League is a Class A Advanced minor league baseball league which operates throughout the state of California. Before 2002, it was classified as a "High-A" league, indicating its status as a Class A league with the highest level of competition within that classification, and the fifth...
Mid-Season All-Star - 2008 Texas LeagueTexas LeagueThe Texas League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the South Central United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The league was founded in 1888 and ran through 1892...
Mid-Season All-Star - 2008 Arizona Fall LeagueArizona Fall LeagueThe Arizona Fall League is an off-season league owned and operated by Major League Baseball which operates during the fall in Arizona, United States at five spring training complexes...
Rising Stars - 2010 Inducted into the Elkins HS Baseball Hall of Fame
Personal
He is the son of Debbie and Royce Huffman (TCU Horned Frogs footballTCU Horned Frogs football
The TCU Horned Frogs football team is the intercollegiate football team of Texas Christian University. TCU competes as a member of the Mountain West Conference in the NCAA's Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, but will move to the Big 12 Conference for the 2012 season. TCU began playing football...
player 1969-73), and has two older brothers, Royce Jr., an all-conference performer in TCU Horned Frogs football
TCU Horned Frogs football
The TCU Horned Frogs football team is the intercollegiate football team of Texas Christian University. TCU competes as a member of the Mountain West Conference in the NCAA's Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, but will move to the Big 12 Conference for the 2012 season. TCU began playing football...
and TCU Horned Frogs baseball
TCU Horned Frogs baseball
The TCU Horned Frogs baseball team represents Texas Christian University and competes in the Mountain West Conference of NCAA Division I. Since 2002, they have played their home games at Lupton Stadium, which is located on campus in Fort Worth, and holds 3,500...
from 1995–99, and Scott, who played football and baseball at Rice University
Rice University
William Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University or Rice, is a private research university located on a heavily wooded campus in Houston, Texas, United States...
from 1998-02.