Randy Hunt
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1986)
Randy Hunt was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1986 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Montreal Expos, a span of 2 seasons. In 35 career games, he hit .194 with 13 hits, 2 home runs, and 6 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-06-04
- Last Game
- 1986-10-05
Full name: James Randall Hunt
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 67 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 21 | .194 | .250 | .284 | .534 | -105 |
Career AVG .194 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.
Career SLG .284 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.
Career OPS .534 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SLN | NL | 14 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | MON | NL | 21 | 48 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 16 | .208 | — | — | — | — | -105.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 35 | 67 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 21 | .194 | — | — | — | — | -105 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (35 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 39 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .103 |
| Away | 15 | 28 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 5 | .321 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-10-05 | WSN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986-10-02 | WSN | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1986-10-01 | WSN | NYN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986-09-30 | WSN | NYN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-28 | WSN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986-09-26 | WSN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-25 | WSN | PIT | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-24 | WSN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-23 | WSN | CHC | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-22 | WSN | CHC | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 34 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | MON | NL | $65,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $65,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1981 |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Phenix City | AL | 1979, 1980 |
Randy Hunt: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 4, 1985 and the final game on October 5, 1986, Randy Hunt built the record summarized on this page. Hunt played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1985) and the Montreal Expos (1986). Hunt is listed as a catcher at 6'0" and 185 pounds. Hunt batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is January 3, 1960, in Prattville, AL, USA. Randy Hunt was the playing name; the full given name is James Randall.
Hunt finished with 13 hits from 67 at bats in 35 games, which works out to .194, along with 2 home runs and 6 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .250 and .284 give Hunt a career OPS of .534. Measured against the leagues Hunt played in, the .194 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 24.6% below the league. By OPS the gap is 25.6% below league average (.534 against .718). 1986 produced Hunt's most hits, 10 of them for the Montreal Expos.
Frequently Asked Questions about Randy Hunt
- What years did Randy Hunt play?
- Randy Hunt played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1986.
- Was Randy Hunt a pitcher?
- No. Randy Hunt was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Randy Hunt hit?
- Randy Hunt hit 2 career home runs with 13 hits.
- What was Randy Hunt's career batting average?
- Randy Hunt batted .194 over his career, with 13 hits in 67 at bats.
- How many RBI did Randy Hunt have?
- Randy Hunt drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Randy Hunt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Randy Hunt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.