Hubie Brooks
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Hubert Brooks Jr.
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 200 lb.
- School Mesa Community College, Arizona State University, Whittier College
- Debut September 4, 1980
- Final Game July 2, 1994
- Born September 24, 1956 in Los Angeles, CA USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Hubie Brooks had the second most career at-bats of any of the 1978 first round draft picks. This is quite a feat as this group contained productive major leaguers such as Lloyd Moseby, Rex Hudler, Tom Brunansky, Nick Esasky, Bob Horner, Buddy Biancalana and Kirk Gibson.
First 6-RBI game: 4/8/88. First 2 HR game: 9/25/88.
- For the 1990 Padres, he won the Opening Day game with a three run shot in the 8th inning, winning the game 4-2.
- He hit .384 in September, 1989 - the NL leader.
- Brooks feasted on curveballs.
- Cousin of Donnie Moore
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1981 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- 2-time NL All-Star (1986 & 1987)
- 2-time NL Silver Slugger Award (1985/SS & 1986/SS)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 2 (1988 & 1990)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 1 (1985)
[edit] Quotes
- "He's one of the finest clutch hitters in the game. He drives in a lot of big runs."-Buck Rodgers
