Dick Hunt

Born: 1847 in NY, USA

Died: 11/20/1895 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-05-07 | Final Game: 1872-07-09

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Richard M. Hunt

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Biography

Dick Hunt was a professional baseball player born in 1847, whose brief career spanned from May 7, 1872, to July 9, 1872. He played as a position player in the early days of organized baseball, a time characterized by the game's transition from amateur play to a more structured professional environment. Over the course of 11 games, Hunt showcased his hitting prowess, collecting 15 hits and finishing with an impressive batting average of .326. He contributed to his team's offensive efforts with 4 RBIs, although he did not record any home runs or stolen bases during his time on the field. Hunt's career, though short-lived, occurred during a pivotal era in baseball history when the sport was rapidly evolving and gaining popularity across the United States. Players like Hunt helped lay the groundwork for future generations, demonstrating the potential for success in the burgeoning professional leagues. His contributions, while limited in scope, reflect the spirit of early baseball and the dedication of players who participated in the formation of the game we know today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	46	10	15	1	1	0	4	0	1	0	0.326	0.340	0.391	0.732	0.0

Career AVG .326 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — +14.6% above league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — +12.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.732 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — +13.5% above 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
1872	BR1		11	46	10	15	1	1	0	4	0	1	0	0.326	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	2	2	4	9	5	0
OF	9	8	5	2	5	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1872	BR1	2B	2	2	4	9	5	0
1872	BR1	OF	9	8	5	2	5	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	2
Right Field	8