Pete Henning

Born: 12/28/1887 in Crown Point, IN, USA

Died: 11/4/1939 in Dyer, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-17 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ernest Herman Henning

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Biography

Pete Henning was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1887, who played in the major leagues from 1914 until 1915. Henning's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive approach. He made his mark primarily with the Philadelphia Phillies, where he showcased his skills on the mound. Throughout his career, Henning compiled a record of 14 wins and 25 losses, with an earned run average of 3.83. He struck out 118 batters and recorded 4 saves, reflecting a solid ability to manage games despite the challenges of his era. While his win-loss record may not have been stellar, Henning's contributions to his teams were significant, and he demonstrated the resilience and competitive spirit characteristic of pitchers of his time. His career, though brief, was part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the game was continuing to evolve into the modern sport we recognize today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
14	25	68	34	22	1	4	345.0	334	147	10	134	118	3.83	0

Career ERA 3.83 vs. league average 2.91 across their career seasons — 31.7% 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
1914	KCF	FL	5	10	28	14	7	0	2	138.0	153	74	58	45	4.83	2.93 (-65%)	-2728.3
1915	KCF	FL	9	15	40	20	15	1	2	207.0	181	73	76	73	3.17	2.90 (-10%)	-1489.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
68	112	7	22	2	1	0	5	0	5	29	0.196	0.231	0.232	0.463	-361.2

Career AVG .196 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career SLG .232 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.463 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 29.5% 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
1914	KCF	FL	28	44	5	8	1	1	0	1	0	4	12	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	KCF	FL	40	68	2	14	1	0	0	4	0	1	17	0.206	.250 (-18%)	.318 (-32%)	.332 (-34%)	.651 (-33%)	-361.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	68	0	16	124	6	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	KCF	P	28	0	6	44	5	1
1915	KCF	P	40	0	10	80	1	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	68