Jim Hunter
Born: 6/22/1964 in Jersey City, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-05-17 | Final Game: 1991-08-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: James MacGregor Hunter
Biography
Jim Hunter, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who played in the major leagues for a brief period during the 1991 season. Primarily serving as a position player, Hunter's career spanned from May 17, 1991, to August 6, 1991. Despite the promise he may have shown in his early career, his time in the majors was limited to just eight games, where he struggled to find success at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, accumulating zero hits, home runs, or runs batted in.
Hunter's tenure in the big leagues came during a transformative era in baseball, marked by increasing competition and a focus on power hitting. Unfortunately, he was unable to make a significant impact, as his statistics reflect a challenging adjustment to the major leagues. Despite his limited playing time and lack of recorded offensive achievements, Hunter's journey to the major leagues is a testament to the hard work and dedication required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball. His experience serves as a reminder of the numerous players who aspire to make their mark in the sport, often facing hurdles along the way.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 45 | 25 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 7.26 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 0 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 45 | 25 | 17 | 14 | 7.26 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ML4 | P | 8 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by 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 |