Ken Hunt

Born: 12/14/1938 in Ogden, UT, USA

Died: 1/27/2008 in Morgan, UT, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-04-16 | Final Game: 1961-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Raymond Hunt

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Biography

Ken Hunt was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1938, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from 1961 until September 30, 1961. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Hunt finished his career with a record of 9-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.96. Over the course of the season, he amassed 75 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower batters, although he did not record any saves. His performance earned him the distinction of being named The Sporting News Rookie of the Year, highlighting his potential at the onset of his career. Hunt's time in MLB coincided with a period of transition in the league, as the early 1960s were marked by a growing emphasis on pitching talent and strategy. His contributions, while limited in terms of longevity, reflected the fierce competition of the era. Despite a short career, Hunt's achievements remain a testament to his skill as a pitcher during a time when the game was evolving with the introduction of new talent and changing playing styles.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
9	10	29	22	4	0	0	136.3	130	60	13	66	75	3.96	0

Career ERA 3.96 vs. league average 4.03 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
1961	CIN	NL	9	10	29	22	4	0	0	136.3	130	60	66	75	3.96	4.03 (+2%)	-950.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
29	39	0	7	2	0	0	3	0	2	19	0.179	0.220	0.231	0.450	0.0

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career OBP .220 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.450 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 38.1% 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
1961	CIN	NL	29	39	0	7	2	0	0	3	0	2	19	0.179	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1961	WS	CIN	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	1	0	0	1.0	0	0	1	1	0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1961	WS	CIN	0	0	1	0	0	1.0	0	0	1	1	0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	29	22	10	19	5	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1961	CIN	P	29	22	10	19	5	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	29

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1961	TSN Rookie of the Year	Pitcher

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Brigham Young University	Provo	UT	1958