Harold James Hunter (born August 9, 1947) is a former utility player infielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox in part of three seasons spanning 1971–1975. Listed at 5' 10", 170 lb., Hunter batted and threw right-handed.[ MLB Statistics. Baseball Almanac. Retrieved on July 31, 2011.]
The Red Sox selected Hunter in the third round, 61st pick of the 1969 MLB draft out of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. A dependable handyman, Hunter was used in pinch-hitter, pinch-runner, DH, and late defensive replacement duties. He hit .294 (5-for-17) with five runs and two RBI in 22 career games, including two doubles and a .478 on-base percentage. In 12 infield appearances at second base (9) and third base (3), he compiled a .969 fielding percentage while committing an error in 31 total chances.[
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Following his career in the majors, Hunter played with Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox (1978–1979) and later managed the Winston-Salem Red Sox (1980–1981).[
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