Cedric Hunter (baseball)

Cedric Scott Hunter (born March 10, 1988) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies.

Cedric Hunter
Hunter with the San Diego Padres
Center fielder
Born: (1988-03-10) March 10, 1988
Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
March 31, 2011, for the San Diego Padres
Last MLB appearance
April 17, 2016, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Batting average.108
Home runs1
Runs batted in1
Teams
Hunter during his tenure with the Lake Elsinore Storm, Single-A affiliates of the San Diego Padres, in 2008

Career

San Diego Padres

Hunter was selected by the San Diego Padres in the third round (93rd overall) of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft.[1] As of 2009, scout.com ranked Hunter as the top prospect for the San Diego Padres.[2] Following the 2010 season, he was added to the Padres' 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. On March 28, 2011, he made the 25-man opening day roster for the Padres.[3]

During Opening Day on March 31, 2011, Hunter scored his first run as a Padre when playing against the St. Louis Cardinals, scoring from second base off a Nick Hundley single in the top of the 11th inning.

St. Louis Cardinals

On October 25, 2011, he was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics. On April 4, 2012, the St. Louis Cardinals acquired Hunter from the Athletics for future considerations and assigned him to their AAA team.[4]

Cleveland Indians

On November 20, 2012, Hunter signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians that included an invitation to spring training.[5]

Atlanta Braves

Hunter signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves in February 2014. He elected free agency on November 7, 2015.[6]

Philadelphia Phillies

Hunter signed a minor league deal and was invited to spring training with the Philadelphia Phillies on January 4, 2016. Following injuries to multiple outfielders and an impressive spring training, Hunter made the Opening Day roster, projected to earn regular playing time in the outfield.[7]

On April 25, 2016, Hunter was outrighted off the 40-man roster.[8] After the 2016 season concluded, Hunter was a free agent. However, on November 23, Hunter was suspended for 50 games after testing positive for amphetamine.[9]

Cincinnati Reds

On April 5, 2017, Hunter signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. He was released on June 26, 2017.

Kansas City T-Bones

On July 21, 2017, Hunter signed with the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association.

Bravos de León

On March 11, 2018, Hunter signed with the Bravos de León of the Mexican League.[10] He was released on December 24, 2019.

Awards

References
  1. Conniff, John (April 9, 2009). "San Antonio Missions 2009 Season Preview". scout.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2009.
  2. Savage, Denis; John Conniff (March 16, 2009). "MadFriars.com Top 20 for 2009". scout.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2009.
  3. "Padres add seven to 40-man roster". October 19, 2010. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
  4. "Cardinals Acquire Cedric Hunter". MLB Trade Rumors. April 4, 2012. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
  5. Blontz, Blaine (November 20, 2012). "Indians sign outfielders Matt Carson, Cedric Hunter". MLB Daily Dish.
  6. "International League Transactions". milb.com. p. November 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2015.
  7. Hagen, Paul (April 2, 2016). "Hunter makes Phils, projected as everyday OF". MLB.com.
  8. "Phillies Outright Cedric Hunter". MLB Trade Rumors. April 25, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  9. "Free-agent outfielder Cedric Hunter suspended 50 games". espn.com. 23 November 2016. p. November 23, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
  10. "Los Bravos suman más poder con la llegada de Cedric Hunter" (in Spanish). Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  11. "Cedric Hunter stats". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 21, 2009.
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