Roy Henshaw, baseball player, 1933-1944

Roy Henshaw

Born: 7/29/1911 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 6/8/1993 in La Grange, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-04-15 | Final Game: 1944-09-10

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Roy Kniklebine Henshaw

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Biography

Roy Henshaw was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1933 to 1944. Born in 1911, Henshaw made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time when the game was evolving, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style. Over his eleven-year career, he played for several teams, achieving a win-loss record of 33-40. Henshaw demonstrated his ability on the mound with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.16, showcasing his resilience in a competitive landscape. Throughout his tenure, Henshaw struck out 337 batters and recorded 7 saves, reflecting his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His contributions to the sport were significant, as he navigated the challenges of a changing game during the 1930s and early 1940s, which included the effects of the Great Depression on baseball attendance and the impact of World War II on player availability. Henshaw's legacy is remembered by those who appreciate the rich history of baseball and the players who helped shape it.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
33 40 216 69 22 5 7 742.3 782 343 40 327 337 4.16 0

Career ERA 4.16 vs. league average 4.01 across their career seasons — near 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
1933 CHC NL 2 1 21 0 0 0 0 38.7 32 18 20 16 4.19 3.86 (-9%) -
1935 CHC NL 13 5 31 18 7 3 1 142.7 135 52 68 53 3.28 4.35 (+25%) -
1936 CHC NL 6 5 39 14 6 2 1 129.3 152 57 56 69 3.97 4.59 (+14%) -
1937 BRO NL 5 12 42 16 5 0 2 156.3 176 88 69 98 5.07 4.34 (-17%) -708.8
1938 STL NL 5 11 27 15 4 0 0 130.0 132 58 48 34 4.02 4.35 (+8%) -
1942 DET AL 2 4 23 2 0 0 1 61.7 63 28 27 24 4.09 3.57 (-15%) -351.1
1943 DET AL 0 2 26 3 0 0 2 71.3 75 30 33 33 3.79 3.50 (-8%) -184.4
1944 DET AL 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 12.3 17 12 6 10 8.76 3.57 (-145%) 327.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
217 229 13 41 3 0 0 7 0 4 41 0.179 0.193 0.192 0.385 -235.8

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career OBP .193 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.

Career SLG .192 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.385 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 46.0% 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
1933 CHC NL 21 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1935 CHC NL 31 51 5 13 1 0 0 2 0 1 11 0.255 .279 (-9%) .342 (-21%) .399 (-31%) .742 (-27%) -235.8
1936 CHC NL 39 44 3 6 1 0 0 1 0 1 7 0.136 — — — — 0.0
1937 BRO NL 43 48 2 8 1 0 0 2 0 0 10 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1938 STL NL 27 41 1 9 0 0 0 2 0 1 6 0.220 — — — — 0.0
1942 DET AL 23 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1943 DET AL 26 18 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1944 DET AL 7 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1935 WS CHN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 3.7 2 3 5 2 7.36

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1935 WS CHN 0 0 1 0 0 3.7 2 3 5 2 7.36

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 216 0 34 116 15 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1933 CHN P 21 0 1 5 1 0
1935 CHN P 31 0 6 15 4 2
1936 CHN P 39 0 4 16 3 1
1937 BRO P 42 0 4 32 3 2
1938 SLN P 27 0 3 23 1 0
1942 DET P 23 0 4 10 2 0
1943 DET P 26 0 9 13 1 0
1944 DET P 7 0 3 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 216

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Chicago Chicago IL 1930, 1931, 1932