Bunny Hearn
Born: 5/21/1891 in Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Died: 10/19/1959 in Wilson, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-09-17 | Final Game: 1920-07-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Charles Bunn Hearn
Biography
Bunny Hearn, born in 1891, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1910 to 1920. Hearn made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded styles of the 1920s. Throughout his career, he played in a total of 37 games, finishing with a record of 13 wins and 24 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.56, reflecting a solid level of performance for a pitcher of his time. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 111 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and keep opposing hitters at bay.
Hearn's journey through the league occurred during a pivotal time in baseball history, as teams began to explore more dynamic styles of play. While he did not achieve notable fame or record-breaking success, his contributions on the mound were significant for the teams he represented. With a career spanning a decade, Bunny Hearn remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, epitomizing the dedication and spirit of the players who laid the groundwork for the game we know today.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 24 | 66 | 40 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 399.7 | 429 | 158 | 14 | 100 | 111 | 3.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | STL | NL | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 49 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 5.08 | - |
| 1911 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13.50 | - |
| 1913 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 2.77 | 40.2 |
| 1915 | PTF | FL | 6 | 11 | 29 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 175.7 | 187 | 66 | 37 | 49 | 3.38 | -273.4 |
| 1918 | BSN | NL | 5 | 6 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 126.3 | 119 | 35 | 29 | 30 | 2.49 | 376.5 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 0 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 43.0 | 54 | 27 | 11 | 9 | 5.65 | -670.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 133 | 7 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 0.180 | 0.204 | 0.233 | 0.437 | -204.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | STL | NL | 5 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | STL | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | PTF | FL | 29 | 53 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.189 | -204.8 |
| 1918 | BSN | NL | 17 | 45 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.178 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 11 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 66 | 5 | 15 | 117 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | SLN | P | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | NY1 | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | PTF | P | 29 | 0 | 7 | 50 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918 | BSN | P | 17 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | BSN | P | 11 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 66 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elon University | Elon | NC | 1910 |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State | MS | 1908, 1909 |