Ken Hunt

Born: 7/13/1934 in Grand Forks, ND, USA

Died: 6/8/1997 in Gardena, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-09-10 | Final Game: 1964-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Lawrence Hunt

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Biography

Ken Hunt was a professional baseball player born in 1934, who played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1964. Known primarily as a position player, Hunt appeared in a total of 310 games during his career. He recorded 177 hits, 33 home runs, and 111 RBIs, concluding his time in the league with a batting average of .226. In addition to his power at the plate, Hunt showcased his speed with 9 stolen bases, contributing to his teams’ efforts both offensively and defensively. Hunt played during a transformative period in baseball history, navigating the transition from the late 1950s into the early 1960s, a time characterized by significant changes in the game, including the integration of players and shifts in playing styles. While not a household name, his contributions as a solid role player and his ability to hit for power in a league that was beginning to see a shift towards increased offensive production remained noteworthy. After retiring from professional play, Hunt's impact on the game continued to resonate as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
310	782	107	177	42	4	33	111	9	85	222	0.226	0.303	0.417	0.720	139.9

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.720 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — near 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
1959	NYY	AL	6	12	2	4	1	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	NYY	AL	25	22	4	6	2	0	0	1	0	4	4	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	LAA	AL	149	479	70	122	29	3	25	84	8	49	120	0.255	.258 (-1%)	.328 (-1%)	.399 (+21%)	.727 (+11%)	956.3
1962	LAA	AL	13	11	4	2	0	0	1	1	1	1	5	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	LAA	AL	59	142	17	26	6	1	5	16	0	15	49	0.183	.246 (-26%)	.308 (-15%)	.371 (-7%)	.680 (-11%)	-273.3
1963	WS2	AL	7	20	1	4	0	0	1	4	0	2	6	0.200	—	—	—	—	-273.3
1964	WS2	AL	51	96	9	13	4	0	1	4	0	14	35	0.135	.250 (-46%)	.312 (-22%)	.377 (-45%)	.690 (-35%)	-543.1