No. Jim Hunter pitched at Perquimans High School in North Carolina, attracted interest from several major league clubs, and signed with Charlie Finley's A's in 1964, at the age of 18. Not only did Hunter never play college ball, he never pitched in the minor leagues, either. Read "October Men" by Roger Kahn for more on Hunter, and the 1970s Yankees.
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Catfish Hunter debuted on May 13, 1965, playing for the Kansas City Athletics at Municipal Stadium I; he played his final game on September 17, 1979, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium II.
Catfish Hunter played in 30 games at pitcher for the Kansas City Athletics in 1966, starting in 25 of them. He played for a total of 530 outs, equivalent to 19.63 9-inning games. He made 10 putouts, had 14 assists, and committed 3 errors, equivalent to .153 errors per 9-inning game. He had one double play.
He didn't go to college. Lee was drafted by San Diego out of El Camino (CA) High School. However, Lee was offered a chance to play basketball at The University of North Carolina, but turned it down to play baseball.
Eddie Hunter debuted on August 5, 1933, playing for the Cincinnati Reds at Crosley Field; he played his final game on August 5, 1933, playing for the Cincinnati Reds at Crosley Field.