Henry Fournier

Born: 8/8/1865 in Syracuse, NY, USA

Died: 12/8/1945 in Eloise, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1894-08-22 | Final Game: 1894-09-12

Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Julius Henry Fournier

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Biography

Henry Fournier, born in 1865, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1894 to 1908. Though his time in Major League Baseball was relatively brief, Fournier made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, as baseball was evolving from the so-called deadball era towards a game increasingly characterized by offensive prowess. He played in an era when the game was defined by its emphasis on pitching and strategy, and while his career statistics were modest, they reflect the competitive nature of the time. Fournier finished his career with a record of 1-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4, alongside a total of 5 strikeouts. He did not record any saves during his tenure, which indicates he primarily contributed as a starting pitcher. While his achievements may not have placed him among the most celebrated pitchers of his day, Fournier's participation during a pivotal time in baseball history showcases the depth of talent that existed in the league, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport's early development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	6	4	4	0	0	45.0	71	27	4	20	5	5.40	0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 5.33 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1894	CIN	NL	1	3	6	4	4	0	0	45.0	71	27	20	5	5.40	5.33 (-1%)	-1010.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	19	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.105	0.150	0.105	0.255	0.0

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 66.0% below league average.

Career OBP .150 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.

Career SLG .105 vs. league average .435 across their career seasons — 75.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.255 vs. league average 0.814 across their career seasons — 68.7% 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
1894	CIN	NL	6	19	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	0	11	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1894	CIN	P	6	0	0	11	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6