Dusty's hobbies include hunting and fishing. He speaks Spanish fluently. He was an active member of the United States Marine Corps Reserves from 1969 through 1975. He has co-authored "You Can Teach Hitting" and has produced numerous videos on hitting.

Dusty is very active in the community and supports many charitable organizations, including the Sacramento Children's Home for Abused Youth, the American Sports Institute, the California Campaign for Libraries, Special Olympics, Swords Into Plowshares and the National Muscular Dystrophy Association. He and his wife Melissa served as honorary chairpersons for the Fourth Annual ALS Say It With Flowers caregivers recognition event.

As a prostate cancer survivor, Dusty has been active in encouraging early detection and treatment.