Jonathan Hurst
Born: 10/20/1966 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-06-09 | Final Game: 1994-04-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs
Biography
Jonathan Hurst, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1992 to 1994. Making his debut in the early 1990s, Hurst entered the Major Leagues during a period marked by offensive prowess and the emergence of power hitters, which presented unique challenges for pitchers of his era. Throughout his brief time in the majors, he accumulated a win-loss record of 1-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 8.2. His time on the mound included 10 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to occasionally overpower hitters, despite the struggles he faced in maintaining consistency.
Hurst played his final game in April 1994, concluding a career that, while not extensive, contributed to the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history. Though he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher helped define the depth of bullpen contributions during a time when teams increasingly relied on specialized pitching roles. Hurst's career serves as a reminder of the many players who strive to make their mark in the competitive environment of professional baseball, even if their time in the spotlight was brief.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 33 | 24 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 8.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | WSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 5.51 | - |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 12.60 | -1357.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | WSN | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 7 | 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 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | MON | P | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | NYN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | NYN | NL | $125,000 |
| 1992 | MON | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $234,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg Methodist College | Spartanburg | SC | 1986, 1987 |