Henry Oxley

Born: 1/4/1858 in Covehead, PE, CAN

Died: 10/12/1945 in Somerville, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-30 | Final Game: 1884-10-10

Bats: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: Henry Havelock Oxley

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Biography

Henry Oxley, born in 1858, had a brief and unremarkable career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player in the late 19th century. His professional tenure spanned from July 30, 1884, to October 10, 1884, during which he participated in only three games. Despite his limited appearances, Oxley's involvement in the sport coincided with a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Throughout his career, Oxley struggled to make an impact on the field, finishing with a batting average of .0, tallying zero hits, home runs, or RBIs. His performance reflects the challenges many players faced during this era, as the competition was fierce and the game was evolving. Although Oxley's statistical contributions were minimal, his presence in the early days of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who paved the way for future generations, even if their careers were not marked by significant achievements.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	0.125	0.000	0.125	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 55.2% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 79.4% 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
1884	NY1	NL	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1884	NY4	AA	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	3	0	11	6	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	NY1	C	2	0	4	5	1	0
1884	NY4	C	1	0	7	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	3