Ex-Giants star Aubrey Huff once spoke candidly about his debilitating gambling addiction that affected his family life
In February 2017, former San Francisco Giants star Aubrey Huff released a book called "Baseball Junkie" co-written by Stephen Cassar. In the book, he spoke candidly about his debilitating gambling addiction, which affected his family life.
Huff became addicted to Adderall late in his career and contemplated suicide after battling depression. He also gambled a tremendous amount of money.
“I’d leave my family at home, my newborn babies, my wife, and I’d be out gambling till 4 or 5 in the morning, p**sing away tens of thousands of dollars, high as a kite," shared Huff.
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Huff tied the knot with Barbara "Baubi" Heaton in 2007 and they share two sons. However, Barbara separated from Huff after five years of marriage owing to his reckless habits.
In 12 years in MLB, Aubrey Huff played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, and San Francisco Giants. With the Giants, Huff won two World Series titles (2010, 2012).
Aubrey Huff co-authored the book to help others overcome depression and addiction
In "Baseball Junkie," Huff also discussed his struggles with anxiety and the immense stress of playing in the Majors.
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Huff and Cassar wrote the book in an attempt to save other young baseball players from depression, addiction, and suicidal thoughts.