Catfish Hunter: Quick Facts
Catfish Hunter is a MLB baseball player. He was born on April 8, 1946
Facts
| Also Known As | James Augustus Hunter |
|---|---|
| Born | April 8, 1946 • North Carolina |
| Died | September 9, 1999 (aged 53) • North Carolina |
| Awards And Honors | Baseball Hall of Fame (1987) • Cy Young Award (1974) • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1987) • eight-time All-Star • Cy Young Award • 5 World Series championships • 1x ERA leader |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 0 inches, 190 lb (183 cm, 86 kg) |
| Batting Hand | right |
| Throwing Hand | right |
| Debut Date | May 13, 1965 |
| Last Game | September 17, 1979 |
| Jersey Number | 27 (1965-1967, Kansas City Athletics) • 29 (1975-1979, New York Yankees) • 27 (1968-1974, Oakland Athletics) |
| Position | pitcher |
| Earned Run Average | 3.26 |
| Games Played | 5 |
| Games Started | 476 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,449.10 |
| Losses | 166 |
| Saves | 1 |
| Strikeouts | 2,012 |
| Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched | 1.134 |
| Wins | 224 |
Top Questions
What was Catfish Hunter's earned run average (ERA)?
Catfish Hunter had a career earned run average of 3.26.
When was Catfish Hunter born?
Catfish Hunter was born on April 8, 1946.
How many wins did Catfish Hunter have?
Catfish Hunter had 224 wins during his career.
What position did Catfish Hunter play?
Catfish Hunter played pitcher.
How many strikeouts did Catfish Hunter have?
Catfish Hunter struck out 2,012 batters during his career.
Where was Catfish Hunter born?
Catfish Hunter was born in Hertford, North Carolina, United States.
How tall was Catfish Hunter?
Catfish Hunter was 6 ft 0 inches, 190 lb (183 cm, 86 kg).
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