Bunny Hearn, baseball player, 1926-1929

Bunny Hearn

Born: 1/13/1904 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 3/31/1974 in Venice, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-04-13 | Final Game: 1929-06-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Elmer Lafayette Hearn

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Biography

Bunny Hearn was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1926 to 1929. Born in 1904, Hearn's career spanned a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a time marked by greater offensive production. Over his career, he compiled a record of 7-11 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.38, showcasing his role as a reliable, if not dominant, arm on the mound. Hearn struck out 65 batters during his tenure and recorded 2 saves, highlighting his capacity to contribute in crucial moments. Hearn's playing style was characterized by his ability to navigate the challenges of a competitive league, which included a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talents. Although he may not have achieved superstar status, Bunny Hearn's contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1920s reflected the grit and determination of pitchers during a time when the game was shifting towards a more offensive mindset. His legacy remains a testament to the many players who shaped the early years of modern baseball, providing a foundation for the future of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 11 59 13 3 0 2 158.3 161 77 4 82 65 4.38 0

Career ERA 4.38 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — near 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
1926 BSN NL 4 9 34 12 3 0 2 117.3 121 55 56 40 4.22 4.11 (-3%) 198.7
1927 BSN NL 0 2 8 0 0 0 0 12.7 16 6 9 5 4.26 4.08 (-4%) -111.1
1928 BSN NL 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 10.0 6 7 8 8 6.30 4.13 (-52%) -15.1
1929 BSN NL 2 0 10 1 0 0 0 18.3 18 9 9 12 4.42 4.60 (+4%) -149.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
59 38 4 5 0 0 0 1 0 3 10 0.132 0.195 0.132 0.327 0.0

Career AVG .132 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Career OBP .195 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.

Career SLG .132 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 67.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.327 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 56.1% 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
1926 BSN NL 34 30 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 8 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1927 BSN NL 8 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1928 BSN NL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1929 BSN NL 10 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 59 0 3 48 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1926 BSN P 34 0 2 38 0 1
1927 BSN P 8 0 0 4 1 1
1928 BSN P 7 0 0 1 0 0
1929 BSN P 10 0 1 5 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 59