Henry Austin
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1873)
Henry Austin was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1873 for the Elizabeth Resolutes. In 23 career games, he hit .248 with 25 hits and 11 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Born
- 1844 in NY, USA
- Died
- 11/2/1904 in Amityville, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1873-04-28
- Last Game
- 1873-08-07
Full name: Henry C. Austin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 101 | 10 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .248 | .248 | .337 | .584 | -196 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.
Career OBP .248 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.
Career SLG .337 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.
Career OPS .584 vs. league average .661 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 | ELI | 23 | 101 | 10 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .248 | .290 (-15%) | .304 (-19%) | .357 (-6%) | .661 (-12%) | -195.6 | |
| Career · 1 season | 23 | 101 | 10 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .248 | — | — | — | — | -196 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 14 |
| Right Field | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Henry Austin
- Was Henry Austin a pitcher?
- No. Henry Austin was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Henry Austin hit?
- Henry Austin hit 0 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What was Henry Austin's career batting average?
- Henry Austin batted .248 over his career, with 25 hits in 101 at bats.
- How many RBI did Henry Austin have?
- Henry Austin drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Henry Austin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Henry Austin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Henry Austin play for?
- Henry Austin played for the Elizabeth Resolutes.