Bill Hunnefield
Born: 1/5/1899 in Dedham, MA, USA
Died: 8/28/1976 in Nantucket, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-04-17 | Final Game: 1931-09-27
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: William Fenton Hunnefield
Biography
Bill Hunnefield was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who played primarily as a position player in the Major Leagues from 1926 until 1931. Over the course of his career, he participated in 511 games, demonstrating a solid offensive presence with a career batting average of .272. Hunnefield recorded 452 hits, including 9 home runs and 144 runs batted in (RBIs). His speed on the bases was notable, as he successfully stole 67 bases, showcasing his ability to impact games not just with his bat but also with his agility.
Hunnefield's career spanned the late 1920s and early 1930s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented approach in baseball. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in shaping the dynamics of the game during an era of evolving baseball strategies. His combination of hitting proficiency and base-running skills left a lasting impression on those who followed his career.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.0 | 27.0 | 4.0 | 7.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.259 | 0.286 | 0.444 | 0.730 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.300 | 0.778 | 1.078 |
| 1931 | 18.0 | 18.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.278 | 0.278 | 0.278 | 0.556 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 511 | 1664 | 230 | 452 | 75 | 9 | 9 | 144 | 67 | 117 | 111 | 0.272 | 0.322 | 0.344 | 0.666 | -3016.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | CHW | AL | 131 | 470 | 81 | 129 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 48 | 24 | 37 | 28 | 0.274 | -529.8 |
| 1927 | CHW | AL | 112 | 365 | 45 | 104 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 15 | 25 | 24 | 0.285 | -315.8 |
| 1928 | CHW | AL | 94 | 333 | 42 | 98 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 16 | 26 | 24 | 0.294 | -239.4 |
| 1929 | CHW | AL | 47 | 127 | 13 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0.181 | -995.9 |
| 1930 | CHW | AL | 31 | 81 | 11 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0.272 | -256.2 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 11 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 21 | 71 | 13 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 0.239 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | NY1 | NL | 64 | 196 | 23 | 53 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 0.270 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 204 | 0 | 417 | 554 | 37 | 104 |
| 3B | 28 | 0 | 36 | 56 | 5 | 2 |
| SS | 230 | 0 | 420 | 569 | 80 | 102 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | CHA | 2B | 15 | 0 | 40 | 41 | 2 | 8 |
| 1926 | CHA | 3B | 17 | 0 | 25 | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| 1926 | CHA | SS | 98 | 0 | 185 | 257 | 33 | 44 |
| 1927 | CHA | 2B | 17 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| 1927 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | CHA | SS | 79 | 0 | 153 | 211 | 26 | 38 |
| 1928 | CHA | 2B | 82 | 0 | 167 | 249 | 14 | 48 |
| 1928 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | CHA | SS | 3 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929 | CHA | 2B | 29 | 0 | 65 | 90 | 5 | 18 |
| 1929 | CHA | 3B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | CHA | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | CHA | SS | 22 | 0 | 31 | 37 | 5 | 9 |
| 1931 | BSN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | BSN | 3B | 5 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| 1931 | CLE | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | CLE | SS | 21 | 0 | 36 | 45 | 14 | 8 |
| 1931 | NY1 | 2B | 56 | 0 | 112 | 140 | 13 | 27 |
| 1931 | NY1 | SS | 5 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 204 |
| Third Base | 27 |
| Shortstop | 232 |