Henry Nears

Born: 4/17/1907 in Checotah, OK, USA

Died: 10/16/1974 in Austin, TX, USA

Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Henry E. Nears

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Biography

Henry Nears, born in 1907, is an active position player in professional baseball. With a brief but noteworthy career, Nears showcases an impressive batting average of .417 over 5 games, demonstrating his ability to make impactful contributions at the plate. He has recorded 5 hits and driven in 3 runs, highlighting his potential as a reliable offensive asset. Despite not yet hitting a home run or stealing bases, Nears’ performance reflects a strong early start that could foreshadow a promising future in the game. Playing in an era characterized by evolving strategies and techniques, Nears embodies a blend of traditional skills and modern athleticism. His ability to maintain a high batting average suggests a keen eye for hitting and the capacity to capitalize on scoring opportunities. As he continues his career, baseball enthusiasts and historians alike will be watching closely to see how Nears develops and what impact he makes on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	12	0	5	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0.417	0.417	0.417	0.833	0.0

Career AVG .417 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +55.9% above league average.

Career OBP .417 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +24.3% above league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — +15.3% 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
1940	MRS	NAL	5	12	0	5	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0.417	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	1	5	0	0	0
OF	3	1	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	MRS	C	1	1	5	0	0	0
1940	MRS	OF	3	1	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1
Center Field	1
Right Field	2