Drew Henson

Born: 2/13/1980 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-09-05 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 222 lbs

Full name: Drew Daniel Henson

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Biography

Drew Henson was a professional baseball player born in 1980, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2003. Primarily known as a position player, Henson's time in the majors was marked by limited playing opportunities, resulting in 8 games played. Over the course of his career, he recorded 1 hit, finishing with a batting average of .111. Despite his struggles at the plate, Henson's journey to the big leagues was notable, as he was a highly regarded prospect coming out of college and had previously excelled in both baseball and football during his formative years. Henson's career unfolded during a period of transition in baseball, as the league was witnessing the tail end of the steroid era and moving towards a greater emphasis on player health and performance integrity. While his major league career did not yield significant statistical achievements, it illustrated the challenges many talented players face in reaching and sustaining a spot in the competitive landscape of professional baseball. After his time in the majors, Henson continued to contribute to the sport in various capacities, showcasing his enduring passion for the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	9	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.111	0.111	0.111	0.222	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 57.7% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 66.5% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 73.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 70.4% 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
2002	NYY	AL	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	NYY	AL	5	8	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	3	2	4	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2003	NYA	3B	3	2	4	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	3
Designated Hitter	2