Payton Henry

Born: 6/24/1997 in American Fork, UT, USA

MLB Debut: 2021-09-17 | Final Game: 2022-05-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Payton Anthony Henry

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Biography

Payton Henry was a professional baseball player born in 1997 who played primarily as a position player during his brief Major League Baseball career from 2021 to 2022. Henry made his debut on September 17, 2021, and concluded his time in the majors on May 21, 2022. Over the course of 20 games, he recorded 8 hits, garnered 4 RBIs, and finished with a batting average of .186. Known for his determination and work ethic, Henry's playing style emphasized versatility and adaptability, traits that are often essential for position players navigating the challenges of the major leagues. Although his career was short-lived, Henry's time in the MLB came during a period marked by a growing emphasis on analytical approaches to the game and an increased focus on player development. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases during his tenure, his contributions were part of a larger team effort, and he remained a dedicated teammate. Henry's story serves as a reminder of the many players who strive to achieve their dreams in professional baseball, often facing intense competition and the challenges of maintaining a spot on a major league roster.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	43	2	8	1	0	0	4	0	6	13	0.186	0.314	0.209	0.523	0.0

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .209 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.523 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 27.1% 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
2021	MIA	NL	5	15	0	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
2022	MIA	NL	15	28	2	4	0	0	0	4	0	5	8	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	20	16	121	9	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2021	MIA	C	5	5	43	1	0	0
2022	MIA	C	15	11	78	8	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	20