Ed Henderson

Born: 12/25/1884 in Newark, NJ, USA

Died: 1/15/1964 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-29 | Final Game: 1914-07-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Edward J. Henderson

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Biography

Ed Henderson was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1884, who made his mark in the early 20th century during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style. His Major League career spanned a brief period from April 29, 1914, to July 2, 1914, during which he played for a short time in a league that was beginning to see the emergence of powerful hitters. Throughout his career, Henderson recorded a win-loss record of 1-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.15. He accumulated a total of 5 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters, though he did not register any saves. While his time in Major League Baseball was limited, Henderson's contributions reflect the competitive spirit and evolving nature of the game during this formative period. His journey exemplifies the challenges faced by many players of his era, navigating a landscape that was rapidly changing both on and off the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	8	2	2	0	0	26.0	22	12	2	12	5	4.15	0

Career ERA 4.15 vs. league average 2.93 across their career seasons — 41.9% 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
1914	PTF	FL	0	1	6	1	1	0	0	16.0	14	7	8	4	3.94	2.93 (-34%)	-866.8
1914	IND	FL	1	0	2	1	1	0	0	10.0	8	5	4	1	4.50	2.93 (-54%)	-133.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	0.125	0.000	0.125	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 81.1% 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
1914	PTF	FL	6	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	IND	FL	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	2	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	PTF	P	6	0	1	2	0	0
1914	IND	P	2	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8