Trenidad Hubbard facts for kids

Trenidad Aviel Hubbard, born Trent Hubbard on May 11, 1964, is a former professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). He also played for many different teams during his career. Trenidad went to Southern University and A&M College.

Trenidad Hubbard's Baseball Journey

Trenidad Hubbard started his baseball journey when the Houston Astros picked him. This happened in the 12th round of the 1986 MLB amateur draft. He made his first appearance in Major League Baseball on July 7, 1994. He was 30 years old at the time. His first team was the Colorado Rockies. In 1995, he played in two games during the National League division playoffs.

His Best Season in MLB

After joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1997, Trenidad had his best year. In 1998, he played in 94 games. He hit for a .298 batting average. He also stole nine bases and hit seven Home runs. He ended his MLB career with 196 hits. His overall batting average was .257.

Playing in the Minor Leagues

Trenidad Hubbard spent a big part of his career in the minor leagues. He played there for 19 seasons. During this time, he had some great numbers. He got 1,864 hits in the minor leagues. His batting average there was .302.

A Surprise Position

Trenidad usually played as an outfielder. Sometimes, he also played as an infielder. But in one game in 1999, something very unusual happened. He had to play the last three innings as a catcher. This was because a fight caused injuries to one player and another was sent off the field.

Finishing His Career

Trenidad Hubbard last played professional baseball in 2005. He played for three different teams that year. These teams were the Durham Bulls, Round Rock Express, and Iowa Cubs. Trenidad graduated from South Shore High School in Chicago.