Herb Hunter, baseball player, 1916-1921

Herb Hunter

Born: 12/25/1895 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 7/25/1970 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-04-29 | Final Game: 1921-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Herbert Harrison Hunter

Biography

Herb Hunter was a professional baseball player born in 1895, whose career spanned from 1916 to 1921. Primarily a position player, Hunter played in a total of 39 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his time in the league, he collected 8 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 4 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .163. Despite his modest statistical output, Hunter's contributions to the game during the early 20th century reflected the transitional nature of baseball at the time, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era towards a more power-centric style of play. Hunter's playing career occurred during a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the introduction of new strategies and the rise of more dynamic offensive approaches. While he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, his presence in the game during this formative time speaks to the depth and diversity of talent that characterized the early years of Major League Baseball. His story serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport's history, each leaving their unique mark, however small, on the game's narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 49 8 8 0 0 1 4 0 2 6 0.163 0.196 0.224 0.421 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 16 0 0 1
2B 1 0 2 0 0 0
3B 8 0 10 9 2 0
OF 4 0 5 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Second Base 1
Third Base 7
Left Field 3
Center Field 1