Les Hennessy

Born: 12/12/1893 in Lynn, MA, USA

Died: 11/20/1976 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-06-04 | Final Game: 1913-07-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Lester Baker Hennessy

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Biography

Les Hennessy, born in 1893, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the early 20th century. He played as a position player from 1913 until July 20, 1913. Hennessy appeared in 14 games during his time in Major League Baseball, where he recorded a total of 3 hits, resulting in a batting average of .136. Although he did not achieve any home runs or RBIs, he demonstrated his speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases. Hennessy’s career unfolded in a period that was characterized by the early evolution of the game, marked by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. His relatively short stint in the major leagues reflects the competitive nature of the sport during this time, where many players battled for limited opportunities. Despite the limited impact he had statistically, Hennessy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game's development in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 22 2 3 0 0 0 0 2 3 6 0.136 0.240 0.136 0.376 0.0

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 60.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.376 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 43.9% 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
1913 DET AL 14 22 2 3 0 0 0 0 2 3 6 0.136 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 10 0 8 14 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 DET 2B 10 0 8 14 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lafayette College Easton PA 1913