Hank Gehring

Born: 1/24/1881 in St. Paul, MN, USA

Died: 4/18/1912 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-07-16 | Final Game: 1908-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Henry Gehring

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Biography

Hank Gehring was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, primarily during the 1907 and 1908 seasons. Born in 1881, Gehring made his Major League debut on July 16, 1907. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 3 wins and 8 losses, with a career Earned Run Average (ERA) of 3.91. His performance included a total of 31 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge batters despite limited appearances. Gehring did not record any saves during his time in the league. Competing in an era characterized by evolving pitching styles and strategies, Gehring's contributions on the mound reflected the transition of the game during the pre-Deadball Era, where pitchers began to develop more varied techniques. Though his career was short-lived, Gehring remains a part of baseball's rich history, representing the many players who contributed to the sport's growth in its formative years. His time in the major leagues, albeit limited, captures the spirit of a period where the game's foundations were being laid for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	8	18	10	8	2	0	92.0	101	40	1	16	31	3.91	0

Career ERA 3.91 vs. league average 2.45 across their career seasons — 59.9% worse than 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
1907	WSN	AL	3	7	15	9	8	2	0	87.0	92	32	14	31	3.31	2.50 (-32%)	-
1908	WSN	AL	0	1	3	1	0	0	0	5.0	9	8	2	0	14.40	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	49	9	12	3	1	1	10	1	5	11	0.245	0.315	0.408	0.723	0.0

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .408 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — +32.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.723 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — +18.7% above 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
1907	WSN	AL	20	44	7	9	0	1	1	5	1	5	10	0.205	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	WSN	AL	5	5	2	3	3	0	0	5	0	0	1	0.600	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	18	10	3	21	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	WS1	P	15	9	3	19	1	2
1908	WS1	P	3	1	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	18