Ben Hunt

Born: 11/10/1888 in Eufaula, OK, USA

Died: 9/27/1927 in Greybull, WY, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-08-24 | Final Game: 1913-04-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Franklin Hunt

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Biography

Ben Hunt was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1888, whose career spanned from 1910 to 1913. He made his Major League debut during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would follow. Over the course of his brief career, Hunt compiled a record of 2 wins and 4 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.95. He recorded a total of 25 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff. Although Hunt's playing time was limited, his presence on the mound during the early 1910s contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball, as teams began to explore new strategies and pitching styles. With no saves recorded in his career, Hunt's role was likely more focused on starting games and providing innings for his team rather than closing out games. While his career may not have been extensively documented, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the challenges and experiences of players in a transformative era of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	4	9	8	3	0	0	54.7	51	24	4	29	25	3.95	0

Career ERA 3.95 vs. league average 2.93 across their career seasons — 35.0% 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	BOS	AL	2	3	7	7	3	0	0	46.7	45	21	20	19	4.05	2.79 (-45%)	-1355.6
1913	STL	NL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	8.0	6	3	9	6	3.38	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	20	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	6	0.050	0.050	0.050	0.100	0.0

Career AVG .050 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 80.4% below league average.

Career OBP .050 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 84.4% below league average.

Career SLG .050 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 85.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.100 vs. league average 0.658 across their career seasons — 84.8% 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	BOS	AL	7	18	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	6	0.056	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	STL	NL	2	2	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	9	7	2	18	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	BOS	P	7	7	1	14	2	0
1913	SLN	P	2	0	1	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9