Gunnar Henderson

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Born: 6/29/2001 in Montgomery, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 2022-08-31

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Gunnar Randal Henderson

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Biography

Gunnar Henderson, born in 2001, is an emerging star in Major League Baseball who has made a significant impact since his debut on August 31, 2022. As a position player, he has quickly established himself as a key contributor for his team, showcasing a blend of power and speed. Over the course of 343 games, Henderson has accumulated 350 hits, 69 home runs, and 192 RBIs, all while maintaining a batting average of .268. His ability to steal bases is also notable, with 32 stolen bases to his credit, demonstrating his agility and strategic awareness on the base paths. Henderson's accolades reflect his rapid ascent in the league, having received multiple awards including the MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie and the Rookie of the Year honors. He has also been recognized as Rookie of the Month and earned the TSN Rookie of the Year distinction, highlighting his exceptional performance in a competitive environment. As an All-Star selection, Henderson continues to garner attention for his talents and contributions to the game, indicating his potential for a long and successful career in baseball. His ongoing journey in an era defined by dynamic offensive play positions him as a vital player to watch as he shapes the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
520	1980	329	527	104	23	93	275	66	223	522	0.266	0.344	0.483	0.827	5833.7

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +9.2% above league average.

Career SLG .483 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — +20.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.827 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — +15.2% 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
2022	BAL	AL	34	116	12	30	7	1	4	18	1	16	34	0.259	.242 (+7%)	.311 (+12%)	.394 (+11%)	.706 (+12%)	244.2
2023	BAL	AL	150	560	100	143	29	9	28	82	10	56	159	0.255	.248 (+3%)	.320 (+1%)	.414 (+18%)	.734 (+11%)	1109.4
2024	BAL	AL	159	630	118	177	31	7	37	92	21	78	159	0.281	.243 (+15%)	.312 (+17%)	.399 (+32%)	.711 (+26%)	3310.8
2025	BAL	AL	154	577	85	158	34	5	17	68	30	62	137	0.274	.245 (+12%)	.314 (+11%)	.403 (+9%)	.718 (+10%)	1169.3
2026	BAL	AL	23	97	14	19	3	1	7	15	4	11	33	0.196	.239 (-18%)	.321 (-12%)	.385 (+20%)	.707 (+5%)	0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	19	3	6	0	0	1	2	3	8	0.316

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2024	ALWC2	BAL	2	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.000
2023	ALDS1	BAL	3	12	3	6	0	0	1	2	1	4	0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	3	6	10	0	3
3B	108	86	67	143	6	20
SS	392	369	533	936	42	186

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2022	BAL	2B	3	3	6	10	0	3
2022	BAL	3B	24	18	24	33	0	6
2022	BAL	SS	7	6	8	24	1	5
2023	BAL	3B	84	68	43	110	6	14
2023	BAL	SS	83	64	87	164	8	34
2024	BAL	SS	157	157	232	378	25	71
2025	BAL	SS	145	142	206	370	8	76

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	3
Third Base	108
Shortstop	392
Designated Hitter	25

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2024	Player of the Month	April
2024	Player of the Week	Week of 2024-09-07
2023	MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie
2023	Player of the Week	Week of 2023-06-10
2023	Rookie of the Month	June
2023	Rookie of the Year
2023	Silver Slugger	UT
2023	TSN Rookie of the Year