Newt Hunter, baseball player, 1911-1911

Newt Hunter

Born: 1/5/1880 in Chillicothe, OH, USA

Died: 10/26/1963 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-12 | Final Game: 1911-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Frederick Creighton Hunter

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Biography

Newt Hunter, born in 1880, was a professional baseball player who made his mark during the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more dynamic offensive strategies that would come to define the game. Hunter's career spanned from April 12, 1911, to September 6, 1911, during which he played in 65 games as a position player. He showcased his skills primarily as a hitter, accumulating 53 hits and achieving a batting average of .254. In addition to his offensive contributions, Hunter demonstrated notable versatility on the base paths, finishing his brief career with 9 stolen bases. He also recorded 2 home runs and 24 RBIs, underscoring his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Although his time in Major League Baseball was limited, Hunter's performance reflected the evolving nature of the game and provided a glimpse into the style of play during a pivotal period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
65 209 35 53 10 6 2 24 9 25 43 0.254 0.345 0.388 0.732 207.4

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.732 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — +5.6% 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
1911 PIT NL 65 209 35 53 10 6 2 24 9 25 43 0.254 .266 (-5%) .336 (+2%) .356 (+9%) .693 (+6%) 207.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 61 0 504 26 6 44

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 PIT 1B 61 0 504 26 6 44

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 61