Harry Lunte
Born: 9/15/1892 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 7/27/1965 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1919-05-19 | Final Game: 1920-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Harry August Lunte
Biography
Harry Lunte was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who played primarily as a position player during the early years of the 20th century. His Major League career spanned from 1919 to 1920, during which he appeared in 49 games. Lunte recorded a total of 29 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .196. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 9 runs throughout his brief time in the league. Additionally, Lunte did not record any stolen bases, reflecting a playing style that was likely more focused on contact than on speed.
Lunte's time in Major League Baseball coincided with the post-World War I era, a period marked by a transition in the game as it moved away from the deadball style that had dominated the previous decade. Although his statistical contributions were modest, Lunte was part of a generation of players that paved the way for future stars in a rapidly evolving sport. His career, while short-lived, is a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during its formative years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 148 | 8 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0.196 | 0.232 | 0.209 | 0.442 | -840.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | CLE | AL | 26 | 77 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.195 | -427.7 |
| 1920 | CLE | AL | 23 | 71 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0.197 | -412.3 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | WS | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 45 | 0 | 65 | 128 | 9 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | CLE | SS | 24 | 0 | 37 | 64 | 7 | 5 |
| 1920 | CLE | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | CLE | SS | 21 | 0 | 28 | 64 | 2 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 45 |