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Former Mets slugger Butch Huskey dies at age 54

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Former Mets slugger Butch Huskey dies at age 54

Summary

Butch Huskey, a former major league outfielder who played five seasons with the New York Mets, has died at the age of 54, the team announced on August 14. Huskey, a seventh-round draft pick in 1989, made his debut in 1993 and recorded a career batting average of.267. He hit 86 home runs and drove in 336 runs during his time in the majors. Huskey was also known for being the penultimate Met to wear the No. 42 jersey before it was retired league-wide in honor of Jackie Robinson in 1997.

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By the Numbers

•Huskey spent five of his seven MLB seasons with the Mets.
•He recorded 86 home runs and 336 RBIs in his career.
•Huskey debuted in MLB during the 1993 season.
•He was drafted by the Mets in the seventh round in 1989.
•He was the penultimate player to wear No. 42 before its retirement.

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Butch Huskey, a slugging outfielder who spent five of his seven major league seasons with the New York Mets, died according to a team announcement. “We are saddened to learn about the passing of former Met Butch Huskey,” the team…
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