Gail Henley, baseball player, 1954-1954

Gail Henley

Born: 10/15/1928 in Wichita, KS, USA

Died: 11/25/2024 in La Verne, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-13 | Final Game: 1954-05-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Gail Curtice Henley

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Biography

Gail Henley was an American professional baseball player born in 1928, who played as a position player during the early 1950s. His Major League Baseball career spanned from April 13, 1954, to May 6, 1954, during which he appeared in 14 games. Henley showcased a promising batting ability, finishing his brief tenure with a batting average of .300, which indicated a solid capability at the plate. He recorded 9 hits, including 1 home run and 2 RBIs, demonstrating his potential to contribute offensively despite the limited opportunities he had in the league. Henley's time in Major League Baseball came during an era when the sport was beginning to experience significant changes, including the integration of players from diverse backgrounds. Although his career was short-lived, Henley’s performance, characterized by a strong batting average and notable hitting skills, reflects the competitive nature of the game during that period. Despite his limited statistics, his presence in the league remains a part of baseball history, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 30 7 9 1 0 1 2 0 4 4 0.300 0.382 0.433 0.816 0.0

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.

Career OBP .382 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +14.8% above league average.

Career SLG .433 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.816 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — +12.8% 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
1954 PIT NL 14 30 7 9 1 0 1 2 0 4 4 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 9 7 13 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1954 PIT OF 9 7 13 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Right Field 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1948