Bunny Hearn, baseball player, 1910-1920

Bunny Hearn

Born: 5/21/1891 in Chapel Hill, NC, USA

Died: 10/19/1959 in Wilson, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-09-17 | Final Game: 1920-07-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Charles Bunn Hearn

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Biography

Bunny Hearn, born in 1891, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1910 to 1920. Hearn made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded styles of the 1920s. Throughout his career, he played in a total of 37 games, finishing with a record of 13 wins and 24 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.56, reflecting a solid level of performance for a pitcher of his time. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 111 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and keep opposing hitters at bay. Hearn's journey through the league occurred during a pivotal time in baseball history, as teams began to explore more dynamic styles of play. While he did not achieve notable fame or record-breaking success, his contributions on the mound were significant for the teams he represented. With a career spanning a decade, Bunny Hearn remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, epitomizing the dedication and spirit of the players who laid the groundwork for the game we know today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 24 66 40 24 2 0 399.7 429 158 14 100 111 3.56 0

Career ERA 3.56 vs. league average 3.07 across their career seasons — 16.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1910 STL NL 1 3 5 5 4 0 0 39.0 49 22 16 14 5.08 2.79 (-82%) -
1911 STL NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.7 7 4 0 1 13.50 — -
1913 NY1 NL 1 1 2 2 1 0 0 13.0 13 4 7 8 2.77 3.07 (+10%) 29.6
1915 PTF FL 6 11 29 17 8 1 0 175.7 187 66 37 49 3.38 2.90 (-17%) -333.7
1918 BSN NL 5 6 17 12 9 1 0 126.3 119 35 29 30 2.49 2.83 (+12%) 379.1
1920 BSN NL 0 3 11 4 2 0 0 43.0 54 27 11 9 5.65 3.45 (-64%) -731.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
66 133 7 24 4 0 1 4 2 3 37 0.180 0.204 0.233 0.437 -205.6

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career OBP .204 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career SLG .233 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.437 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1910 STL NL 5 15 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 6 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1911 STL NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1913 NY1 NL 2 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1915 PTF FL 29 53 3 10 3 0 0 2 0 3 14 0.189 .250 (-25%) .318 (-23%) .332 (-26%) .651 (-25%) -205.6
1918 BSN NL 17 45 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.178 — — — — 0.0
1920 BSN NL 11 14 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 66 5 15 117 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 SLN P 5 5 2 7 0 1
1911 SLN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1913 NY1 P 2 0 1 2 0 0
1915 PTF P 29 0 7 50 0 1
1918 BSN P 17 0 3 43 0 0
1920 BSN P 11 0 2 15 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 66

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Elon University Elon NC 1910
Mississippi State University Mississippi State MS 1908, 1909