Brian Hunter is a former professional baseball player who played as an outfielder and first baseman. He was born on March 4, 1971, in Portland, Oregon, and attended Lewis and Clark College in Portland. Hunter was drafted by the Houston Astros in the ninth round of the 1989 Major League Baseball draft.
Hunter made his Major League debut with the Astros in 1991 and played with the team until 1996. He then played for the Detroit Tigers from 1997 to 1999, the Seattle Mariners in 2000, the Colorado Rockies in 2001, the Cincinnati Reds in 2002, and the Philadelphia Phillies in 2003.
Throughout his career, Hunter was known for his speed and base-stealing abilities. He stole a total of 266 bases in his career, with a career-high of 74 stolen bases in 1997 while playing for the Tigers. He also had a career batting average of .264 and hit a total of 61 home runs.
Hunter's best season was arguably in 1997 when he was named to the American League All-Star team and finished 10th in the AL MVP voting. He led the league in stolen bases that year and also had a career-high batting average of .305.
In addition to his speed and base-stealing abilities, Hunter was also known for his versatility on the field. He played both outfield and first base throughout his career and was a solid defensive player.
After retiring from baseball, Hunter became a coach and worked with several minor league teams. He also worked as a scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers and as a hitting coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Overall, Brian Hunter had a successful career as a professional baseball player, known for his speed, base-stealing abilities, and versatility on the field. He was a valuable player for several teams throughout his career and continues to be involved in the sport as a coach and scout.
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