Lem Hunter

Born: 1/16/1863 in Warren, OH, USA

Died: 11/9/1956 in West Lafayette, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-09-01 | Final Game: 1883-09-01

Full name: Robert Lemuel Hunter

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Biography

Lem Hunter was a professional baseball player born in 1863, who had a brief career that spanned a single game in the 1883 season. As a position player, he made his mark on September 1, 1883, during a time when baseball was evolving from its early, rough-and-tumble origins into a more organized sport. Hunter played for a fleeting moment in the major leagues, recording one hit in his only appearance, which resulted in a batting average of 0.25. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs during this game, his participation in the game reflects the era's transition and the increasing popularity of baseball across the United States. Hunter's career may have been short-lived, but it exemplified the opportunities available to players during the early days of professional baseball. This period was characterized by a mixture of amateurism and the burgeoning professionalism that would later define the sport. While not much is known about his life after baseball, Lem Hunter remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the game's development, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	6.3	10	1	0	2	4	1.42	0

Career ERA 1.42 vs. league average 3.22 across their career seasons — 55.8% better than 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
1883	CL2	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	6.3	10	1	2	4	1.42	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.631 across their career seasons — 20.8% 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
1883	CL2	NL	1	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1883	CL2	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1883	CL2	P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Right Field	1