Henry Bostick, baseball player, 1915-1915

Henry Bostick

Born: 1/12/1895 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 9/16/1968 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-05-18 | Final Game: 1915-05-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10"

Full name: Henry Landers Bostick

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Biography

Henry Bostick was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who had a brief career in the Major Leagues spanning just two games in May 1915. His time in the big leagues was marked by his role as a position player, during an era when the game was still evolving in the wake of the deadball era. Despite his limited time on the field, Bostick was able to contribute to his team's success with two runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his potential as a contributor, even though he finished his career without a hit or a home run and a batting average of 0.0. Bostick's career was emblematic of the challenges faced by many players in the early 20th century, as opportunities in the Major Leagues were often fleeting. He did not achieve significant statistical milestones, with no stolen bases recorded during his short stint. Nevertheless, his presence in the Major Leagues, albeit for a moment, reflects the competitive nature of baseball at the time and the myriad of players who aspired to make their mark in a rapidly changing sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.000 0.125 0.000 0.125 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 60.8% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 80.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1915 PHA AL 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 0 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 PHA 3B 2 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Denver Denver CO 1915