Henry Beckendorf

Born: 6/15/1884 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 9/15/1949 in Jackson Heights, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-04-16 | Final Game: 1910-09-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Henry Ward Beckendorf

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Biography

Henry Beckendorf was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who played as a position player during the early years of the 20th century. His Major League career spanned from April 16, 1909, to September 10, 1910. Over the course of 55 games, Beckendorf recorded 25 hits and drove in 13 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .182. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions on the field were part of the evolving landscape of baseball in a time when the sport was beginning to gain popularity and move away from the deadball era. Beckendorf's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards a more offense-oriented game. Although he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his role as a player in the early 1900s highlights the diverse array of talent that contributed to the sport's formative years. After his retirement, Beckendorf's experience and participation in professional baseball would serve as a testament to the game's rich history and the many players who have shaped its story, even those whose careers might not have garnered extensive recognition.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
55	137	9	25	2	0	0	13	0	8	26	0.182	0.243	0.197	0.440	-689.7

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OBP .243 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career SLG .197 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 38.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.440 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1909	DET	AL	15	27	1	7	1	1	2	8	0.259	—	—	—	—
1910	DET	AL	3	7	0	3	0	2	1	0	0.429	—	—	—	—
1910	WSN	AL	37	103	8	15	1	10	5	18	0.146	.249 (-42%)	.317 (-35%)	.326 (-52%)	.644 (-44%)