Buddy Hunter, baseball player, 1971-1975

Buddy Hunter

Born: 8/9/1947 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-07-01 | Final Game: 1975-06-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Harold James Hunter

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Biography

Buddy Hunter, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1971 until his final game on June 1, 1975. Over the course of his career, he participated in 22 games, showcasing his abilities primarily in a reserve role. Hunter finished his career with a batting average of .294, amassing 5 hits and driving in 2 runs. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his keen batting skills and ability to make contact during his limited playing time highlighted his potential in a competitive era of Major League Baseball. Hunter's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the evolving dynamics of the game. Although his time in the spotlight was brief, he left an indelible mark on his teammates and fans, embodying the spirit of perseverance that many players face. His contributions to the teams he played for, while modest in statistical terms, reflected the dedication and hard work that defined his approach to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 17 5 5 2 0 0 2 0 5 2 0.294 0.478 0.412 0.890 0.0

Career AVG .294 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +15.5% above league average.

Career OBP .478 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +48.0% above league average.

Career SLG .412 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.890 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — +27.9% 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
1971 BOS AL 8 9 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1973 BOS AL 13 7 3 3 1 0 0 2 0 3 1 0.429 — — — — 0.0
1975 BOS AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 9 5 13 17 1 5
3B 3 0 0 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 BOS 2B 6 3 5 9 0 1
1973 BOS 2B 2 2 6 7 0 3
1973 BOS 3B 3 0 0 1 0 1
1975 BOS 2B 1 0 2 1 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Third Base 3
Designated Hitter 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
John J Pershing College Beatrice NE 1967, 1968, 1969