Ron Henry

Born: 8/7/1936 in Chester, PA, USA

Died: 5/14/2016 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-04-15 | Final Game: 1964-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Ronald Baxter Henry

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Ron Henry, born in 1936, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1961 to 1964. Primarily serving as a position player, Henry's career spanned four seasons during which he played in 42 games. He was known for his versatility on the field, contributing both in the infield and outfield. Despite facing the challenges of competing during a highly dynamic era of baseball that included the rise of power-hitting and the evolving strategies of the game, Henry managed to make an impact, recording 9 hits over his career, including 2 home runs and 8 RBIs. Henry's batting average of .13 reflected the difficulties he encountered at the plate, but his presence in the majors during the early 1960s allowed him to be part of a transformative period in baseball history. The early '60s were characterized by a focus on pitching and defense, and while Henry's offensive numbers may not have stood out, he played a role in a league that was rapidly evolving. His brief career serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of baseball during this time, showcasing the challenges and triumphs that defined the sport in the post-war era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
42	69	5	9	1	1	2	8	0	4	24	0.130	0.176	0.261	0.437	0.0

Career AVG .130 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 48.7% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.

Career SLG .261 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.437 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 38.3% 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
1961	MIN	AL	20	28	1	4	0	0	0	3	0	2	7	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	MIN	AL	22	41	4	5	1	1	2	5	0	2	17	0.122	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
C	18	11	75	8	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1961	MIN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1961	MIN	C	5	4	21	2	0	0
1964	MIN	C	13	7	54	6	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	18
First Base	1