Willard Hunter
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| Willard Hunter | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 8, 1935 Newark, New Jersey | |
| Died: February 3, 2021 (aged 85) Omaha, Nebraska | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 16, 1962, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 4, 1964, for the New York Mets | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 4–9 |
| Earned run average | 5.68 |
| Strikeouts | 63 |
| Innings pitched | 114 |
| Teams | |
Willard Mitchell Hunter (March 8, 1935 – February 3, 2021) was an American
right-handed
, and was listed as 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and 180 pounds (82 kg).
In 1964, Hunter became the second Met pitcher to record two wins in a single day. (
Craig Anderson had performed the feat first in 1962.) On August 23, 1964, Hunter pitched at the back end of both games of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs at Shea Stadium. He gave up no hits or runs in 12⁄3 total innings pitched, and in both cases, the Mets rallied to give Hunter the win.[1] Hunter had only three wins for the Mets that season—four in his MLB career—and two came on a single day.[2]
Born in
bases on balls. He was removed for pinch hitter Frank Howard in the Dodgers' eighth inning. San Francisco ended up winning, 19–8.[3]
Hunter then was sent to the
Milwaukee Braves at the Polo Grounds, but Milwaukee won 3–2 with Hunter absorbing the loss.[4]
It was the only complete game of Hunter's big-league career.
After Hunter spent the entire
decisions and recorded five saves
. His professional career ended with Buffalo in 1965.
In Hunter's 69 MLB games and 114 innings pitched, he allowed 127 hits and 47 bases on balls; he struck out 63. He compiled a 4–9 win–loss mark and 5.68 earned run average, with five saves.
Hunter died on February 3, 2021, in Omaha, Nebraska.
References
- ^ "Chicago Cubs at New York Mets Box Score, August 23, 1964". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. August 23, 1964. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "The 1964 NY N Regular Season Pitching Log for Willard Hunter". Retrosheet. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "San Francisco Giants 19, Los Angeles Dodgers 8". Retrosheet. April 16, 1962. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "Milwaukee Braves 3, New York Mets 2 (2)". Retrosheet. June 20, 1962. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet