Randy Hunt, baseball player, 1985-1986

Randy Hunt

Born: 1/3/1960 in Prattville, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-06-04 | Final Game: 1986-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Randall Hunt

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Biography

Randy Hunt was a professional baseball player born in 1960, whose career spanned from 1985 to 1986. Primarily serving as a position player, Hunt played a total of 35 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his brief career, he recorded 13 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 6 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .194. Despite not being a prolific base stealer, Hunt's contributions on the field were notable during a time when the game was transitioning into a more power-centric era. Hunt's playing career coincided with a period in baseball marked by the growing emphasis on offensive production and the increasing popularity of home runs. While his numbers may not reflect a long or illustrious career, they exemplify the journey of many players who made their mark in the game for a short time. After his final game on October 5, 1986, Randy Hunt left a legacy as one of the many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the dedication and passion that drives players at all levels.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 67 5 13 0 0 2 6 0 5 21 0.194 0.250 0.284 0.534 -109.2

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career SLG .284 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.534 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 25.6% 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
1985 STL NL 14 19 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.158 — — — — 0.0
1986 WSN NL 21 48 4 10 0 0 2 5 0 5 16 0.208 — — — — -109.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 34 20 168 9 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 SLN C 13 3 33 1 0 0
1986 MON C 21 17 135 8 6 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 34

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 MON NL $65,000
Total Career Earnings $65,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 1981
Chattahoochee Valley Community College Phenix City AL 1979, 1980