Steve Henderson

Born: 11/18/1952 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-06-16 | Final Game: 1988-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Steven Curtis Henderson

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Biography

Steve Henderson was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1988. Born in 1952, he played as a position player and became known for his consistent hitting and versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, Henderson appeared in 1,085 games, amassing 976 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .280. He contributed significantly to his teams with 68 home runs and 428 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and make impactful plays. Henderson's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. His speed on the basepaths was evident, as he successfully stole 79 bases, adding another dimension to his offensive capabilities. Henderson's blend of power and speed, along with his reliable batting, made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the New York Mets and the Chicago White Sox. His contributions to the game extended beyond statistics, as he played an integral role in the evolution of the outfield position during his time in the majors.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1085	3484	459	976	162	49	68	428	79	386	677	0.280	0.352	0.413	0.765	5628.8

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.

Career OBP .352 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.

Career SLG .413 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.765 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — +7.0% 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
1977	NYN	NL	99	350	67	104	16	6	12	65	6	43	79	0.297	.264 (+12%)	.329 (+13%)	.401 (+20%)	.730 (+17%)	1126.4
1978	NYN	NL	157	587	83	156	30	9	10	65	13	60	109	0.266	.257 (+3%)	.323 (+3%)	.378 (+5%)	.702 (+4%)	464.1
1979	NYN	NL	98	350	42	107	16	8	5	39	13	38	58	0.306	.265 (+15%)	.329 (+15%)	.397 (+11%)	.727 (+13%)	925.9
1980	NYN	NL	143	513	75	149	17	8	8	58	23	62	90	0.290	.264 (+10%)	.326 (+13%)	.387 (+4%)	.714 (+8%)	972.0
1981	CHC	NL	82	287	32	84	9	5	5	35	5	42	61	0.293	.255 (+14%)	.320 (+19%)	.368 (+12%)	.688 (+15%)	884.9
1982	CHC	NL	92	257	23	60	12	4	2	29	6	22	64	0.233	.261 (-11%)	.324 (-10%)	.388 (-14%)	.712 (-12%)	-588.5
1983	SEA	AL	121	436	50	128	32	3	10	54	10	44	82	0.294	.260 (+13%)	.324 (+10%)	.389 (+15%)	.714 (+13%)	1062.3
1984	SEA	AL	109	325	42	85	12	3	10	35	2	38	62	0.262	.259 (+1%)	.322 (+6%)	.384 (+6%)	.707 (+6%)	427.9
1985	OAK	AL	85	193	25	58	8	3	3	31	0	18	34	0.301	.257 (+17%)	.323 (+11%)	.390 (+7%)	.714 (+9%)	324.2
1986	OAK	AL	11	26	2	2	1	0	0	3	0	0	5	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	OAK	AL	46	114	14	33	7	0	3	9	0	12	19	0.289	.262 (+10%)	.331 (+8%)	.415 (+3%)	.746 (+5%)	128.9
1988	HOU	NL	42	46	4	10	2	0	0	5	1	7	14	0.217	—	—	—	—	-99.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
OF	898	851	1680	67	57	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	NYN	OF	97	92	189	4	4	1
1978	NYN	OF	155	151	315	18	11	3
1979	NYN	OF	94	94	201	6	2	3
1980	NYN	OF	136	134	299	7	6	1
1981	CHN	OF	77	76	152	4	8	2
1982	CHN	OF	70	64	126	5	6	0
1983	SEA	OF	112	110	182	15	6	2
1984	SEA	OF	53	49	84	4	6	0
1985	OAK	OF	58	45	79	3	4	0
1986	OAK	OF	7	7	8	0	2	0
1987	OAK	OF	31	25	33	0	2	0
1988	HOU	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1988	HOU	OF	8	4	12	1	0	0