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Catfish Hunter is a MLB baseball player. He was born on April 8, 1946
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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
29 (1975-1979, New York Yankees) • 27 (1968-1974, Oakland Athletics) • 27 (1965-1967, Kansas City 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.
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.
When was Catfish Hunter born?
Catfish Hunter was born on April 8, 1946.
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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