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Herb Hunter

Herb Hunter Notable

b. December 25, 1895 · New York Giants 1916, Chicago Cubs 1916–1917, Boston Red Sox 1920, St. Louis Cardinals 1921

Herb Hunter played for four clubs across six seasons as a third baseman, opening with the New York Giants in 1916 and closing with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1921.

Across 39 games he batted .163, with 8 hits and 8 runs. He finished with 1 home run.

He was born in Boston, MA, USA on December 25, 1895, and died on July 25, 1970. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1916 CHC/NYG 233237 001 4050 .219
1917 CHC 3300 000 0000 .000
1920 BOS 41221 000 0110 .083
1921 STL 9230 000 0100 .000
Career 394988 001 4260 .163

On this day & linked events

1895

Born December 25, 1895

Boston, MA, USA

1970

Died July 25, 1970

Image: U, public domain