Brian Hunter
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1994-2003)
Brian Hunter was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 2003 for 6 teams, including the Houston Astros, a span of 10 seasons. In 1,000 career games, he hit .264 with 882 hits, 25 home runs, and 241 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1994-06-27
- Last Game
- 2003-07-24
Full name: Brian Lee Hunter
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 3,347 | 500 | 882 | 146 | 28 | 25 | 241 | 260 | 243 | 581 | .264 | .313 | .346 | .660 | -7,387 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .313 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.
Career SLG .346 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.
Career OPS .660 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — 13.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | HOU | NL | 6 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | 78 | 321 | 52 | 97 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 52 | .302 | .266 (+13%) | .337 (+2%) | .417 (-5%) | .755 (-2%) | -117.5 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 132 | 526 | 74 | 145 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 35 | 17 | 92 | .276 | .269 (+2%) | .340 (-13%) | .426 (-15%) | .767 (-14%) | -1339.2 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | 162 | 658 | 112 | 177 | 29 | 7 | 4 | 45 | 74 | 66 | 121 | .269 | .266 (+1%) | .336 (-1%) | .419 (-16%) | .756 (-9%) | -943.6 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | 142 | 595 | 67 | 151 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 42 | 36 | 94 | .254 | .266 (-5%) | .335 (-11%) | .420 (-21%) | .755 (-16%) | -1624.4 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | 18 | 55 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | .236 | .271 (-13%) | .344 (-10%) | .433 (-29%) | .778 (-20%) | -183.9 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 121 | 484 | 71 | 112 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 44 | 32 | 80 | .231 | .271 (-15%) | .344 (-20%) | .433 (-31%) | .778 (-26%) | -183.9 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 72 | 200 | 36 | 55 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 21 | 31 | .275 | .270 (+2%) | .344 (+1%) | .437 (-27%) | .782 (-15%) | -432.6 |
| 2000 | CIN | NL | 32 | 40 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 9 | .225 | — | — | — | — | -432.6 |
| 2001 | PHI | NL | 83 | 145 | 22 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 25 | .276 | .263 (+5%) | .332 (+3%) | .426 (-16%) | .758 (-7%) | -152.4 |
| 2002 | HOU | NL | 98 | 201 | 32 | 54 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 5 | 16 | 39 | .269 | .261 (+3%) | .331 (-1%) | .416 (+1%) | .747 (+1%) | -4.1 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 56 | 98 | 13 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 21 | .235 | .264 (-11%) | .332 (-16%) | .422 (-25%) | .754 (-21%) | -379.4 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 1,000 | 3,347 | 500 | 882 | 146 | 28 | 25 | 241 | 260 | 243 | 581 | .264 | — | — | — | — | -5,794 | ||
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 (1000 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 500 | 1596 | 262 | 430 | 7 | 104 | .269 |
| Away | 500 | 1751 | 238 | 452 | 18 | 137 | .258 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-24 | HOU | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-07-23 | HOU | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-07-22 | HOU | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-07-19 | HOU | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-07-17 | HOU | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-07-13 | HOU | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-07-12 | HOU | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-07-11 | HOU | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-07-10 | HOU | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-07-09 | HOU | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | HOU | OF | 6 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | HOU | OF | 74 | 71 | 182 | 8 | 9 | 2 |
| 1996 | HOU | OF | 127 | 117 | 279 | 11 | 12 | 1 |
| 1997 | DET | OF | 162 | 162 | 408 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | DET | OF | 139 | 137 | 386 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | DET | OF | 18 | 15 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | SEA | OF | 121 | 114 | 252 | 14 | 4 | 3 |
| 2000 | COL | OF | 63 | 44 | 103 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | CIN | OF | 25 | 9 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | PHI | OF | 41 | 27 | 69 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | HOU | OF | 88 | 40 | 121 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | HOU | OF | 32 | 16 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 182 |
| Center Field | 715 |
| Right Field | 33 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Player of the Week | Week of 1997-07-05 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | HOU | NL | $1,200,000 |
| 2002 | HOU | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2001 | PHI | NL | $900,000 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | $300,000 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | $1,750,000 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | $562,500 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | $310,000 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | $180,000 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | $109,000 |
| 1994 | HOU | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $6,420,500 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 7th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Brian Hunter (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Brian Hunter: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 27, 1994 and the final game on July 24, 2003, Brian Hunter built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Houston Astros (1994 to 2003), the Detroit Tigers (1997 through 1999), the Seattle Mariners (1999), the Colorado Rockies (2000), the Cincinnati Reds (2000), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2001). Hunter, an outfielder by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-4 and 180 pounds. The birth record reads March 5, 1971, in Portland, OR, USA. Hunter's full given name, per the bio, is Brian Lee Hunter.
Hunter's career batting table shows 1,000 games, 3,347 at bats and 882 hits, a .264 average; the totals also include 25 homers, 241 RBI, and 260 stolen bases. Hunter's career OPS of .660 combines a .313 on-base mark with .346 slugging. Hunter hit .264 while the league hit .267 over the same span, a figure close to average. No season topped the 177 hits of 1997. Hunter drove in a season-high 45 runs in 1997. 1997 brought a season-best 74 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Hunter
- What years did Brian Hunter play?
- Brian Hunter played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 2003.
- Was Brian Hunter a pitcher?
- No. Brian Hunter was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Brian Hunter hit?
- Brian Hunter hit 25 career home runs with 882 hits.
- What was Brian Hunter's career batting average?
- Brian Hunter batted .264 over his career, with 882 hits in 3,347 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brian Hunter have?
- Brian Hunter drove in 241 runs in his career.
- Is Brian Hunter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Hunter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.