Hunter Lane
Born: 7/20/1900 in Pulaski, TN, USA
Died: 9/12/1994 in Memphis, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-05-13 | Final Game: 1924-07-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: James Hunter Lane
Biography
Hunter Lane was a professional baseball player born in 1900, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from May 13, 1924, to July 26, 1924. Primarily serving as a position player, Lane's time in the league was limited to just seven games. During this stint, he recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .067, with no home runs or runs batted in, and he did not steal any bases.
Lane's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the deadball era, characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on pitching and defense. Although his impact on the game was minimal in terms of statistics, his participation in the major leagues during the early 1920s reflects the ongoing evolution of baseball as it transitioned into a more offensive era. Despite the brevity of his career, Lane remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.067 | 0.125 | 0.067 | 0.192 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | BSN | NL | 7 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 4 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | BSN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | BSN | 3B | 4 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville | TN | 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922 |