Herb Hunter, baseball player, 1916-1921

Herb Hunter

Born: 12/25/1895 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 7/25/1970 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-04-29 | Final Game: 1921-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Herbert Harrison Hunter

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Biography

Herb Hunter was a professional baseball player born in 1895, whose career spanned from 1916 to 1921. Primarily a position player, Hunter played in a total of 39 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his time in the league, he collected 8 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 4 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .163. Despite his modest statistical output, Hunter's contributions to the game during the early 20th century reflected the transitional nature of baseball at the time, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era towards a more power-centric style of play. Hunter's playing career occurred during a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the introduction of new strategies and the rise of more dynamic offensive approaches. While he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, his presence in the game during this formative time speaks to the depth and diversity of talent that characterized the early years of Major League Baseball. His story serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport's history, each leaving their unique mark, however small, on the game's narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 49 8 8 0 0 1 4 0 2 6 0.163 0.196 0.224 0.421 0.0

Career AVG .163 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 38.4% below league average.

Career OBP .196 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 40.0% below league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.421 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 38.3% 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
1916 NY1 NL 21 28 3 7 0 0 1 4 0 0 5 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1916 CHC NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1917 CHC NL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1920 BOS AL 4 12 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1921 STL NL 9 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 16 0 0 1
2B 1 0 2 0 0 0
3B 8 0 10 9 2 0
OF 4 0 5 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 NY1 1B 2 0 13 0 0 0
1916 NY1 3B 6 0 8 5 0 0
1916 CHN 3B 1 0 1 2 1 0
1917 CHN 2B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1917 CHN 3B 1 0 1 2 1 0
1920 BOS OF 4 0 5 1 1 0
1921 SLN 1B 1 0 3 0 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Second Base 1
Third Base 7
Left Field 3
Center Field 1