Rube Henderson

Born: 8/23/1894 in Wilson County, VA, USA

Died: 1978 in Charlottesville, VA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: George E. Henderson

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Biography

Rube Henderson, born in 1894, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his tenacity on the mound. Throughout his career, he has developed a reputation for his competitive spirit and ability to battle through tough innings, evidenced by his career record of 1-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.25. While he has faced challenges in securing wins, Henderson's dedication to the game is reflected in his total of 20 strikeouts, showcasing his capacity to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts. Henderson plays in an era marked by evolving pitching strategies and the increasing importance of specialized roles within the bullpen. As he continues to refine his craft, he remains a relevant figure in the league, demonstrating the challenges and triumphs that come with the life of a professional pitcher. His journey serves as a testament to the resilience required to thrive at the highest level of baseball, and he aims to improve his statistics and make a lasting impact on the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	6	9	8	4	0	0	61.7	65	36	4	25	20	5.25	0

Career ERA 5.25 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 30.7% 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
1921	COG	NNL	1	6	9	8	4	0	0	61.7	65	36	25	20	5.25	4.02 (-31%)	-1477.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
41	121	12	26	4	1	0	12	3	8	1	0.215	0.269	0.264	0.534	-238.2

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 22.0% below league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.534 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 28.0% 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
1921	COG	NNL	9	27	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.074	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	CTS	NNL	32	94	11	24	4	1	0	12	3	7	1	0.255	.285 (-11%)	.345 (-9%)	.397 (-20%)	.743 (-15%)	-238.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	2	1	1	2	2	0
3B	2	1	0	3	0	0
OF	25	21	26	5	4	0
P	9	8	1	13	1	2
SS	1	1	0	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1921	COG	P	9	8	1	13	1	2
1922	CTS	2B	2	1	1	2	2	0
1922	CTS	3B	2	1	0	3	0	0
1922	CTS	OF	25	21	26	5	4	0
1922	CTS	SS	1	1	0	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9
Second Base	2
Third Base	2
Shortstop	1
Center Field	4
Right Field	21