A versatile, two-way player from the Long Island region, Brian Hunter will join the SteepleCats this summer as a late addition to the 2012 roster but his versatility will be an enormous boost both on the field, at the plate and on the mound. 

The pitcher/infielder comes to the Berkshires from Hartford University, where as a sophomore was a staple in the lineup, seeing time in all but four games while making 52 starts. He ranked fourth on the squad with a .288 batting average on 49 hits and his 13 doubles were fourth most on the team. He drove in 21 runs – third most – and went 5-for-7 on the base paths. On the mound, Hunter finished 3-4 over 10 starts and 16 appearances while posting a 4.71 ERA, the second-best mark on the team. He struck out 55 and walked 46 in 65 innings of work – tied for most on the squad.

The son of Jim and Janice, Brian Hunter is pursuing a degree in physical therapy.