Olaf Henriksen

Born: 4/26/1888 in Kirkerup, Zealand, Denmark

Died: 10/17/1962 in Norwood, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-08-11 | Final Game: 1917-06-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 158 lbs

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Biography

Olaf Henriksen was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, playing from 1911 until 1917. Born in 1888, Henriksen participated in a total of 321 games throughout his career, showcasing a solid batting average of .269. Known for his versatility and skill on the field, he contributed significantly to his teams with 131 hits, 48 runs batted in, and 15 stolen bases, demonstrating a blend of power and speed that was characteristic of the era. Henriksen's lone home run and his overall performance reflected the competitive nature of the game during the deadball era, a time when pitching dominated and offensive statistics were often lower than in later decades. His contributions to the teams he played for, combined with his ability to adapt to the evolving styles of play during his tenure, solidified his status as a reliable player in the league. Despite a relatively brief career, Olaf Henriksen remains a notable figure in baseball history, illustrating the spirit and tenacity of players from his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
321	487	84	131	12	7	1	48	15	97	73	0.269	0.392	0.329	0.721	947.5

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .392 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +21.5% above league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.721 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — +8.8% 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
1911	BOS	AL	27	93	17	34	2	1	0	8	4	14	16	0.366	.266 (+37%)	.336 (+33%)	.356 (+14%)	.693 (+24%)	426.7
1912	BOS	AL	44	56	20	18	3	1	0	8	0	14	14	0.321	.268 (+20%)	.335 (+36%)	.358 (+15%)	.694 (+25%)	313.1
1913	BOS	AL	31	40	8	15	1	0	0	2	3	7	5	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	BOS	AL	63	95	16	25	2	1	1	5	5	22	12	0.263	.255 (+3%)	.322 (+26%)	.339 (-1%)	.661 (+12%)	327.2
1915	BOS	AL	73	92	9	18	2	2	0	13	1	18	7	0.196	.250 (-22%)	.318 (+5%)	.332 (-22%)	.651 (-9%)	-66.7
1916	BOS	AL	68	99	13	20	2	2	0	11	2	19	15	0.202	.248 (-19%)	.314 (+5%)	.326 (-20%)	.640 (-7%)	-52.8
1917	BOS	AL	15	12	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	3	4	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0