Joel Hunt, baseball player, 1931-1932

Joel Hunt

Born: 10/11/1905 in Texico, NM, USA

Died: 7/24/1978 in Teague, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-27 | Final Game: 1932-05-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Oliver Joel Hunt

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Biography

Joel Hunt, born in 1905, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the early 1930s. His time in Major League Baseball spanned from April 27, 1931, to May 20, 1932, during an era marked by the transition away from the deadball style of play and the beginning of a more offense-driven game. Playing primarily as a position player, Hunt appeared in a total of 16 games, where he recorded 4 hits and drove in 3 runs, culminating in a batting average of .182. Although Hunt did not make a significant impact in terms of statistics, his presence in the league during this period contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. As the game began to evolve and expand in popularity, players like Hunt participated in a competitive environment that laid the groundwork for future stars. Despite the limited scope of his career, Hunt’s journey reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the complexities of Major League Baseball during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 22 2 4 1 0 0 3 0 4 4 0.182 0.308 0.227 0.535 0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 34.0% below league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 41.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.535 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 26.4% 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
1931 STL NL 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1932 STL NL 12 21 0 4 1 0 0 3 0 4 3 0.190 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 0 13 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 SLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1932 SLN OF 5 0 13 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas A&M University College Station TX 1928