Sam Huff Stats

The Texas Rangers recalled catcher Sam Huff from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday and optioned catcher Meibrys Viloria to Round Rock in a corresponding move. In 30 games for the Rangers earlier this year, Huff went 20-for-77 (.260) with a homer, five RBI and five runs scored. With Viloria being sent down to the farm, Huff will provide depth behind starter Jonah Heim. The 24-year-old Huff has only played in 40 major league games in two seasons, hitting a combined .287 (31-for-108) with four long balls, nine RBI, 10 runs scored and one stolen base in 115 plate appearances. He can be avoided for now in fantasy leagues.

5 months ago

The Texas Rangers activated catcher Sam Huff (knee) from the 60-day injured list on Saturday and optioned him to Double-A Frisco. Huff is coming back from knee surgery and was slashing .244/.340/.659 with five home runs and 10 RBI in 11 games in the Rookie League and at Frisco before he went under the knife. He's the Rangers No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and is one of the better catching prospects in baseball. Huff has plenty of raw pop in his 6-foot-5 frame from the right side of the plate, but his aggressive approach at the dish also has led to plenty of strikeouts in the minors. His size might not make him an ideal long-term backstop, but he's surprisingly athletic behind the plate with a strong arm. The 23-year-old's power should play immediately in the big leagues, but he's unlikely to be back in the majors this year after getting 31 at-bats in 2020.

over a year ago

Texas Rangers catcher Sam Huff (knee) is starting a rehab assignment with the team's Arizona League affiliate on Monday and will serve as the designated hitter. Huff had surgery in April to remove a loose body from his right knee. Before his injury, he was hitting .355 (11-for-31) with three home runs and four RBI, so he could push for more playing time in the second half of the season when he returns from his injury. Jonah Heim and Jose Trevino are the two catchers currently on Texas' active roster.

over a year ago