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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | CHC | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | NY1 | NL | 21 | 28 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | CHC | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | BOS | AL | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | STL | NL | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916 | NY1 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | NY1 | 3B | 6 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | CHN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | BOS | OF | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 7 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 1 |