Jim Hunter
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991)
Jim Hunter was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1991 for the Milwaukee Brewers. Across 8 career appearances, he went 0-5 with a 7.26 ERA and 14 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-05-17
- Last Game
- 1991-08-06
Full name: James MacGregor Hunter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ML4 | AL | 0 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 45 | 25 | 17 | 14 | 7.26 | 3.91 (-86%) | -1032.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 45 | 25 | 17 | 14 | 7.26 | — | -1,032 | ||
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ML4 | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 8.0 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 9.00 |
| Away | 6 | 23.0 | 33 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 6.65 |
Last 8 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-06 | MIL | BAL | L | 3.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-08-01 | MIL | KCR | — | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-07-25 | MIL | KCR | L | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991-07-20 | MIL | CHW | — | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991-07-15 | MIL | MIN | L | 3.0 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1991-07-04 | MIL | CLE | L | 3.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-05-21 | MIL | BOS | L | 3.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991-05-17 | MIL | KCR | — | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Athens | GA | 1985 |
| Brookdale Community College | Lincroft | NJ | 1983, 1984 |
Jim Hunter: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 17, 1991 and the final game on August 6, 1991, Jim Hunter built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Milwaukee Brewers. Hunter, born on June 22, 1964, in Jersey City, NJ, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds. The given name on file is James MacGregor Hunter.
Across 8 games (6 starts), Hunter recorded 0 wins against 5 losses with a 7.26 ERA. The totals include 14 strikeouts. The league ERA over Hunter's seasons was 3.91, so the 7.26 figure ran 85.6% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 1991, with 8 games and 14 strikeouts.
Hunter's college years, 1985, were spent at University of Georgia. Retrosheet box scores cover 16 of Hunter's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 8 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Hunter
- Was Jim Hunter a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Hunter pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 14 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jim Hunter play for?
- Jim Hunter played for one team, the Milwaukee Brewers (1991).
- What were Jim Hunter's career stats?
- In 8 games, Jim Hunter went 0-5 with a 7.26 ERA, 14 strikeouts, and 31.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Jim Hunter play?
- Jim Hunter played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Hunter and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Hunter was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Jim Hunter's career ERA?
- Jim Hunter finished with a 7.26 career ERA, going 0-5 with 14 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jim Hunter have?
- Jim Hunter recorded 14 career strikeouts.
- Is Jim Hunter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Hunter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.