Rod Henderson

Born: 3/11/1971 in Greensburg, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-04-19 | Final Game: 1998-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Rodney Wood Henderson

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Biography

Rod Henderson, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1994 to 1998. Primarily known as a position player, Henderson's career was brief, spanning just five games at the highest level of the sport. Despite his limited time on the field, he embodied the determination and spirit of athletes striving for success in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the late 1990s. Throughout his career, Henderson faced the challenges that many players encounter while transitioning to the major leagues. He concluded his time in the big leagues without recording a hit, home run, or RBI, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His experience serves as a reminder of the high stakes and intense competition within professional baseball, particularly during an era marked by increasing scrutiny over player performance and the evolving dynamics of the game. While his statistical contributions were minimal, Henderson's journey through the ranks of baseball remains an essential part of the sport's rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	5	2	0	0	0	10.3	14	11	3	7	4	9.58	0

Career ERA 9.58 vs. league average 4.46 across their career seasons — 114.7% 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
1994	WSN	NL	0	1	3	2	0	0	0	6.7	9	7	7	3	9.45	—	-
1998	MIL	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3.7	5	4	0	1	9.82	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1994	WSN	NL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	MIL	NL	2	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	5	2	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1994	MON	P	3	2	1	2	0	0
1998	MIL	P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1994	MON	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$109,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Kentucky	Lexington	KY	1990, 1991, 1992