George Hunter
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1909-1910)
George Hunter was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1910 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 2 seasons. In 45 career games, he hit .228 with 28 hits and 8 RBI. He also pitched in 16 games, going 4-10 with a 2.46 ERA.
- 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
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 165 lb
- Died
- 1/11/1968 in Harrisburg, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-05-04
- Last Game
- 1910-05-09
Full name: George Henry Hunter
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 123 | 8 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 20 | .228 | .286 | .285 | .570 | -136 |
Career AVG .228 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.
Career SLG .285 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.
Career OPS .570 vs. league average .632 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BRO | NL | 44 | 123 | 8 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 20 | .228 | .244 (-7%) | .306 (-7%) | .312 (-9%) | .618 (-8%) | -135.9 |
| 1910 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 45 | 123 | 8 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 20 | .228 | — | — | — | — | -136 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BRO | NL | 4 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 113.1 | 104 | 31 | 38 | 43 | 2.46 | 2.55 (+3%) | -710.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 113.1 | 104 | 31 | 38 | 43 | 2.46 | — | -710 | ||
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 (61 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 64 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 2 | .203 |
| Away | 19 | 59 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 7 | .254 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 70.0 | 65 | 20 | 19 | 32 | 2.57 |
| Away | 6 | 43.0 | 39 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 0.42 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910-05-09 | BRO | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-10-05 | BRO | BSN | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-09-26 | BRO | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-09-23 | BRO | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-09-08 | BRO | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-09-06 | BRO | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-09-06 | BRO | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-08-28 | BRO | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-08-28 | BRO | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1909-08-27 | BRO | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-10-05 | BRO | BSN | L | 10.0 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 1909-09-26 | BRO | STL | L | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-09-23 | BRO | CHC | L | 8.0 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 1909-09-08 | BRO | NY1 | W | 8.2 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1909-09-06 | BRO | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-08-14 | BRO | STL | L | 8.1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-07-20 | BRO | CHC | W | 8.0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1909-07-13 | BRO | PIT | L | 9.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-07-09 | BRO | CIN | L | 10.0 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 1909-07-05 | BRO | BSN | L | 9.0 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 18 |
George Hunter: the record in brief
The profile opens with George Hunter's first major league game on May 4, 1909; the last one listed came on May 9, 1910. Hunter's only club in the season tables is the Brooklyn Superbas. Hunter played primarily as an outfielder and switch-hit and threw left-handed. Born on July 8, 1887, in Buffalo, NY, USA, Hunter was listed at 165 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. Hunter's death is recorded on January 11, 1968, in Harrisburg, PA, USA. George Hunter was the playing name; the full given name is George Henry.
Across 45 games at the plate, Hunter's career line reads 28 hits in 123 at bats for a .228 average, along with 8 runs batted in. Hunter got on base at a .286 rate and slugged .285 (.570 OPS). Over the seasons Hunter played, league hitters batted .247; the .228 career figure is 7.9% below that. The OPS comparison is .570 to a league .632, 9.8% below average. Hunter collected a career-high 28 hits in 1909.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Hunter
- What years did George Hunter play?
- George Hunter played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1910.
- Was George Hunter a pitcher?
- Both. George Hunter pitched in 16 games, going 4-10 with a 2.46 ERA, but spent most of his career as an Outfielder.
- How many home runs did George Hunter hit?
- George Hunter hit 0 career home runs with 28 hits.
- What teams did George Hunter play for?
- George Hunter played for one team, the Brooklyn Superbas (1909–1910).
- What were George Hunter's career stats?
- In 45 games, George Hunter had 28 hits, 8 RBI, 8 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .228 batting average. As a pitcher, in 16 games, he went 4-10 with a 2.46 ERA, 43 strikeouts, and 113.1 innings pitched.
- What position did George Hunter play?
- George Hunter played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Hunter and how much did he weigh?
- George Hunter was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was George Hunter's career batting average?
- George Hunter batted .228 over his career, with 28 hits in 123 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Hunter have?
- George Hunter drove in 8 runs in his career.
- What was George Hunter's career ERA?
- George Hunter finished with a 2.46 career ERA, going 4-10 with 43 strikeouts.
- Is George Hunter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Hunter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.