Tommy Henrich, baseball player, 183 home runs, 1937-1950

Tommy Henrich

Born: 2/20/1913 in Massillon, OH, USA

Died: 12/1/2009 in Beavercreek, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-05-11 | Final Game: 1950-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas David Henrich

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Biography

Tommy Henrich, born in 1913, was a prominent American professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1937 to 1950. Known for his exceptional skills as a position player, Henrich was a key figure for the New York Yankees during a transformative era in Major League Baseball. He played in 1,284 games and accumulated 1,297 hits, showcasing a batting average of .282. His offensive contributions included 183 home runs and 795 RBIs, solidifying his reputation as a formidable presence in the lineup. Additionally, Henrich demonstrated speed on the bases, totaling 37 stolen bases throughout his career. Henrich's excellence on the field earned him five All-Star selections, reflecting his status as one of the top players of his time. His ability to perform in clutch situations made him a valuable asset to the Yankees, helping the team secure multiple championships during the late 1930s and 1940s. As a member of the Yankees, Henrich played a significant role during a competitive period in baseball history, marked by the emergence of legendary players and the evolution of the game itself. His legacy endures as a testament to his skill and contributions to America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1284 4603 901 1297 269 73 183 795 37 712 383 0.282 0.382 0.491 0.873 20782.9

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career OBP .382 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.

Career SLG .491 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — +28.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.873 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — +21.6% 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
1937 NYY AL 67 206 39 66 14 5 8 42 4 35 17 0.320 .276 (+16%) .342 (+22%) .398 (+39%) .740 (+31%) 1236.9
1938 NYY AL 131 471 109 127 24 7 22 91 6 92 32 0.270 .272 (-1%) .341 (+14%) .392 (+25%) .734 (+20%) 2123.4
1939 NYY AL 99 347 64 96 18 4 9 57 7 51 23 0.277 .274 (+1%) .342 (+8%) .393 (+9%) .735 (+9%) 674.2
1940 NYY AL 90 293 57 90 28 5 10 53 1 48 30 0.307 .267 (+15%) .335 (+22%) .387 (+39%) .722 (+31%) 1765.8
1941 NYY AL 144 538 106 149 27 5 31 85 3 81 40 0.277 .262 (+6%) .332 (+13%) .373 (+39%) .705 (+27%) 2961.1
1942 NYY AL 127 483 77 129 30 5 13 67 4 58 42 0.267 .253 (+5%) .323 (+9%) .349 (+23%) .672 (+16%) 1470.4
1946 NYY AL 150 565 92 142 25 4 19 83 5 87 63 0.251 .256 (-2%) .328 (+9%) .358 (+15%) .687 (+12%) 1508.2
1947 NYY AL 142 550 109 158 35 13 16 98 3 71 54 0.287 .262 (+9%) .336 (+10%) .376 (+29%) .712 (+20%) 2164.0
1948 NYY AL 146 588 138 181 42 14 25 100 2 76 42 0.308 .263 (+17%) .340 (+15%) .379 (+46%) .719 (+31%) 3630.6
1949 NYY AL 115 411 90 118 20 3 24 85 2 86 34 0.287 .262 (+9%) .343 (+21%) .384 (+37%) .727 (+29%) 2630.9
1950 NYY AL 73 151 20 41 6 8 6 34 0 27 6 0.272 .265 (+2%) .346 (+10%) .401 (+34%) .747 (+23%) 617.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
21 84 13 22 4 0 4 8 8 7 0.262

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1949 WS NYA 5 19 4 5 0 0 1 1 3 0 0.263
1947 WS NYA 7 31 2 10 2 0 1 5 2 3 0.323
1941 WS NYA 5 18 4 3 1 0 1 1 3 3 0.167
1938 WS NYA 4 16 3 4 1 0 1 1 0 1 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 189 0 1510 82 16 178
OF 1017 0 2008 96 40 27

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 NYA OF 59 0 90 6 3 1
1938 NYA OF 130 0 239 14 4 1
1939 NYA 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1939 NYA OF 88 0 205 7 2 1
1940 NYA 1B 2 0 5 0 0 0
1940 NYA OF 76 0 147 10 5 2
1941 NYA OF 139 0 280 13 6 4
1942 NYA 1B 7 0 59 3 0 9
1942 NYA OF 119 0 219 10 3 5
1946 NYA 1B 41 0 364 22 5 35
1946 NYA OF 111 0 224 10 2 5
1947 NYA 1B 6 0 59 1 0 6
1947 NYA OF 132 0 278 13 5 2
1948 NYA 1B 46 0 352 21 6 41
1948 NYA OF 102 0 216 8 5 4
1949 NYA 1B 52 0 445 28 2 64
1949 NYA OF 61 0 110 5 5 2
1950 NYA 1B 34 0 224 7 3 23

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 188
Left Field 39
Center Field 91
Right Field 894

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1949 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B
1949 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B
1949 TSN All-Star 1B
1948 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF
1947 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1949 Most Valuable Player AL 6th 121.0 336 1
1948 Most Valuable Player AL 6th 63.0 336 0
1947 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 33.0 336 0
1946 Most Valuable Player AL 26th 1.0 336 0
1941 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 16.0 336 0