Brian Hunter
Born: 3/4/1968 in Torrance, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-05-31 | Final Game: 2000-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Brian Raynold Hunter
Biography
Brian Hunter, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1991 until his retirement in 2000. Primarily known as a position player, Hunter played a total of 699 games over his career. He was recognized for his versatility on the field, contributing as an outfielder and infielder for various teams during his tenure in the league.
Hunter finished his career with 364 hits, 67 home runs, and 259 RBIs, posting a batting average of .234. While he was not primarily known for his speed, he managed to steal four bases throughout his time in the majors. Hunter's career unfolded during an exciting era in baseball, characterized by a surge in power hitting and a shift toward more specialized roles within teams. His contributions, while perhaps overshadowed by more prominent stars of his time, reflect the diverse skill sets that players brought to the game as it evolved into the modern era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 699 | 1555 | 187 | 364 | 90 | 7 | 67 | 259 | 4 | 141 | 335 | 0.234 | 0.298 | 0.430 | 0.728 | -1448.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ATL | NL | 97 | 271 | 32 | 68 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 50 | 0 | 17 | 48 | 0.251 | 155.4 |
| 1992 | ATL | NL | 102 | 238 | 34 | 57 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 41 | 1 | 21 | 50 | 0.239 | 316.1 |
| 1993 | ATL | NL | 37 | 80 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.138 | -776.9 |
| 1994 | CIN | NL | 9 | 23 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.304 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 76 | 233 | 28 | 53 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 47 | 0 | 15 | 55 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | 40 | 79 | 9 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 21 | 0.215 | -217.6 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | 75 | 198 | 21 | 53 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 15 | 43 | 0.268 | -97.7 |
| 1998 | STL | NL | 62 | 112 | 11 | 23 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 23 | 0.205 | -280.6 |
| 1999 | ATL | NL | 114 | 181 | 28 | 45 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 31 | 40 | 0.249 | 129.4 |
| 2000 | ATL | NL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | 85 | 138 | 13 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 39 | 0.210 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 67 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 0.209 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NLDS1 | ATL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 |
| 1999 | WS | ATL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 |
| 1999 | NLCS | ATL | 6 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0.100 |
| 1992 | NLCS | ATL | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 |
| 1992 | WS | ATL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 |
| 1991 | WS | ATL | 7 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0.190 |
| 1991 | NLCS | ATL | 5 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 481 | 295 | 2805 | 218 | 26 | 234 |
| OF | 99 | 61 | 164 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ATL | 1B | 85 | 63 | 622 | 46 | 8 | 42 |
| 1991 | ATL | OF | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | ATL | 1B | 92 | 55 | 528 | 49 | 2 | 34 |
| 1992 | ATL | OF | 6 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | ATL | 1B | 29 | 16 | 164 | 13 | 1 | 19 |
| 1993 | ATL | OF | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CIN | OF | 5 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | PIT | 1B | 59 | 54 | 489 | 37 | 5 | 49 |
| 1994 | PIT | OF | 5 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CIN | 1B | 23 | 18 | 164 | 12 | 3 | 20 |
| 1995 | CIN | OF | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | SEA | 1B | 41 | 26 | 219 | 7 | 2 | 19 |
| 1996 | SEA | OF | 29 | 21 | 61 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | SLN | 1B | 10 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | SLN | OF | 25 | 20 | 43 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | ATL | 1B | 101 | 40 | 425 | 36 | 4 | 37 |
| 1999 | ATL | OF | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | PHI | 1B | 40 | 20 | 159 | 16 | 1 | 12 |
| 2000 | PHI | OF | 9 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 481 |
| Left Field | 74 |
| Right Field | 29 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ATL | NL | $375,000 |
| 1998 | SLN | NL | $300,000 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | $300,000 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | $740,000 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | $250,000 |
| 1993 | ATL | NL | $205,000 |
| 1992 | ATL | NL | $146,500 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,416,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos College | Norwalk | CA | 1986, 1987 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 4th | 7.0 | 120 | 0 |