Rich Hunter

Born: 9/25/1974 in Pasadena, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-06 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Richard Thomas Hunter

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Biography

Rich Hunter was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004. Born in 1974, Hunter made his mark during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by the rise of powerful hitters and a heightened emphasis on offensive production. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 3-7 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.49, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound during his time in the league. Despite not registering any saves, Hunter demonstrated determination and resilience as he accumulated 32 strikeouts throughout his career. His journey through baseball was marked by the ups and downs that many pitchers face while trying to establish themselves in a competitive environment. Although he played for a limited span, Hunter's experience contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball during the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period that witnessed significant changes in player performance and game strategies.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	7	14	14	0	0	0	69.3	84	50	10	33	32	6.49	0

Career ERA 6.49 vs. league average 4.61 across their career seasons — 40.8% worse 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
1996	PHI	NL	3	7	14	14	0	0	0	69.3	84	50	33	32	6.49	4.61 (-41%)	-2033.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	18	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.167	0.211	0.222	0.433	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 47.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.433 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 43.6% 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
1996	PHI	NL	15	18	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	14	14	5	13	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	PHI	P	14	14	5	13	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1996	PHI	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$109,000