Billy Hunter
Career Overview

Players Baseball Billy Hunter

Born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Hunter was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1948. He was sold to the St. Louis Browns of the American League (AL) on October 14, 1952, for $150,000 after leading the Texas League in fielding and stolen bases. Hunter was the starting shortstop for the last Browns club in 1953 and the first modern Baltimore Orioles

Born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Hunter was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1948. He was sold to the St. Louis Browns of the American League (AL) on October 14, 1952, for $150,000 after leading the Texas League in fielding and stolen bases. Hunter was the starting shortstop for the last Browns club in 1953 and the first modern Baltimore Orioles

Career Batting Stats

AL 1953-1958

AVG

.219

Hits

410

SB

23

OPS

.559

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

D

Power

C

Speed

C+

Durability

C+

Range

D

Fielding

C-

Career Timeline

1953-1954

St. Louis Browns (AL)

Player

1955-1956

New York Yankees (AL)

Player

1957-1958

Kansas City Athletics (AL)

Player

1958

Cleveland Indians (AL)

Player

1977-1978

Texas Rangers (MLB)

Manager

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