Catfish Hunter
Career Overview

Players Baseball Catfish Hunter

James Augustus "Catfish" Hunter, born on April 8, 1946, in Hertford, North Carolina, became one of the most celebrated pitchers in Major League Baseball history. His journey to the big leagues began in a small town, where he honed his skills on the sandlots of North Carolina. Hunter's talent on the mound caught the attention of major league

James Augustus "Catfish" Hunter, born on April 8, 1946, in Hertford, North Carolina, became one of the most celebrated pitchers in Major League Baseball history. His journey to the big leagues began in a small town, where he honed his skills on the sandlots of North Carolina. Hunter's talent on the mound caught the attention of major league

Career Pitching Stats

AL 1965-1979

Win-Loss

224–166

#71 All-Time

ERA

3.26

Strikeouts

2,012

#83 All-Time

WHIP

1.134

#53 All-Time

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Skills Scorecard

Control

B+

Velocity

B-

Stamina

A-

Command

A

Range

A-

Fielding

B-

Career Timeline

1965-1974

Oakland Athletics (AL)

Player

1975-1979

New York Yankees (AL)

Player

Personal Profile

Born Apr 8th, 1946

Died Sep 9th, 1999

Age 53 years old

Bats / Throws Right / Right

Height / Weight 6' 0" 190 lbs

Position SP

Uniform #s 27 · 29

Links

Catfish Hunter Signed Autograph