Education
University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Listed at 5" 10", 170 pounds, Hunter bat and threw right-handed. He was selected by Boston in the 1969 draft out of the University of Nebraska in the 3rd round (61st overall). A dependable handyman, Hunter was used in pinch hitting, pinch running, Dialectics and Humanism, and late defensive replacement duties.
He hit.294 (5-for-17) with five runs and two Reserve Bank of India in 22 career games, including two doubles and a.478 on-base percentage.
In 12 infield appearances at second base (9) and third (3), he compiled a.969 fielding percentage while committing an error in 31 chances. Following his career in the majors, Hunter played with Triple-A Pawtucket (1978-1979) and later managed the Winston-Salem Red Sox (1980-1981).