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Hunter Hill

Hunter Hill Notable

b. June 21, 1879 · St. Louis Browns 1903–1904, Washington Senators 1904–1905

Hunter Hill divided three seasons between two clubs as a third baseman: the St. Louis Browns from 1903, then the Washington Senators through 1905.

Across 325 games he batted .216, with 259 hits and 104 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 32 doubles and 26 stolen bases.

He played 316 games at third base, with 576 assists and 115 errors. He turned 27 double plays.

He was born in Austin, TX, USA on June 21, 1879, and died on February 21, 1959. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1903 SLB 863173077 1130 258282 .243
1904 SLB/WSH 13550937104 910 31174214 .204
1905 WSH 1043743778 1211 24323310 .209
Career 3251200104259 3251 805710326 .216

On this day & linked events

1879

Born June 21, 1879

Austin, TX, USA

1959

Died February 21, 1959

Image: Chicago Daily News, public domain