Lem Hunter
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883)
Lem Hunter was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1883 for the Cleveland Blues. Across 1 career appearance, he went 0-0 with a 1.42 ERA and 4 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
- Died
- 11/9/1956 in West Lafayette, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-09-01
Full name: Robert Lemuel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CL2 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1.42 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1.42 | — | 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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .631 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CL2 | NL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Lem Hunter: the record in brief
The bio dates Lem Hunter's major league debut to September 1, 1883. The team column never changes: it is the Cleveland Blues in 1883. The bio lists Hunter's primary position as pitcher. Hunter was born on January 16, 1863, in Warren, OH, USA. Hunter's death is recorded on November 9, 1956, in West Lafayette, OH, USA. Lem Hunter was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Lemuel.
The pitching table credits Hunter with a 0-0 record and a 1.42 ERA in 1 games. Also on Hunter's record: 4 strikeouts. Against a 3.22 league ERA for the same years, Hunter was 55.8% better. All of that pitching came in 1883, with 1 games and 4 strikeouts.
The position table credits Hunter with 1 games at pitcher and also lists 1 at right field.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lem Hunter
- Was Lem Hunter a pitcher?
- Yes. Lem Hunter pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 4 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Lem Hunter hit?
- Lem Hunter hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Lem Hunter's career batting average?
- Lem Hunter batted .250 over his career, with 1 hits in 4 at bats.
- What was Lem Hunter's career ERA?
- Lem Hunter finished with a 1.42 career ERA, going 0-0 with 4 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Lem Hunter have?
- Lem Hunter recorded 4 career strikeouts.
- Is Lem Hunter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lem Hunter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.