Brian Hunter (first baseman) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brian Hunter |
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Hunter with the Burlington Braves c. 1988
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| First baseman | |||
| Born: March 4, 1968 Torrance, California, U.S. |
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| May 31, 1991, for the Atlanta Braves | |||
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| October 1, 2000, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .234 | ||
| Home runs | 67 | ||
| Runs batted in | 259 | ||
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Brian Raynold Hunter (born March 4, 1968) is a former American professional baseball player. He played for nine seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1991 to 2000. Brian played for several teams, including the Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Seattle Mariners. He was mainly a first baseman, but also played as an outfielder. Today, he works as a scout for the Braves, helping them find new talent.
Brian Hunter's Baseball Journey
Brian Hunter was chosen by the Atlanta Braves in the 8th round of the 1987 amateur draft. This meant the Braves thought he had great potential. He worked his way up through the minor leagues.
Playing in the Big Leagues
Brian made his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves in 1991. He played a big part in some exciting games. He even appeared in three World Series with the Braves. These were in 1991, 1992, and 1999.
One of his most memorable moments was in Game 5 of the 1991 World Series. He hit a home run that helped the Braves win 14–5 against the Minnesota Twins.
Before that, in the deciding Game 7 of the 1991 National League Championship Series, Brian hit a two-run home run. This happened in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Braves won that game 4–0, which sent them to the 1991 World Series.
Brian played for several MLB teams during his career. These included the Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies.
After Playing Baseball
After his playing career, Brian Hunter continued to be involved in baseball. He now works as a scout for the Atlanta Braves. A scout's job is to travel and watch young players. They look for talented athletes who could one day play in the major leagues.
Brian Hunter is also the brother of Loree Moore, who is a professional basketball player.
