George Hunter

Born: 7/8/1887 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 1/11/1968 in Harrisburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-05-04 | Final Game: 1910-05-09

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: George Henry Hunter

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Biography

George Hunter was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1887, who played in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. His Major League Baseball career spanned from May 4, 1909, to May 9, 1910. Over the course of his brief two-season stint, Hunter compiled a record of 4 wins and 10 losses, showcasing his tenacity on the mound despite facing strong competition. Hunter finished his career with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.46, a testament to his skill and effectiveness as a pitcher during an era when scoring was generally low. He recorded 43 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters with his pitching repertoire. Though he did not achieve any saves during his career, his contributions to the game and his performance during his time on the field highlighted the evolving strategies and dynamics of pitching in the early 1900s. Hunter's legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication and spirit of players from a formative period in the sport's development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	10	16	13	10	0	0	113.3	104	31	2	38	43	2.46	0

Career ERA 2.46 vs. league average 2.55 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

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	113.3	104	31	38	43	2.46	2.55 (+3%)	-729.5

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	0.228	0.286	0.285	0.570	-148.7

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 0.570 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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	0.228	.244 (-7%)	.306 (-7%)	.312 (-9%)	.618 (-8%)	-148.7
1910	BRO	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	24	21	26	1	4	1
P	16	13	5	31	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	BRO	OF	23	21	26	1	4	1
1909	BRO	P	16	13	5	31	3	2
1910	BRO	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16
Left Field	4
Center Field	2
Right Field	18