Henry Bostick
Born: 1/12/1895 in Boston, MA, USA
Died: 9/16/1968 in Denver, CO, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-05-18 | Final Game: 1915-05-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10"
Full name: Henry Landers Bostick
Biography
Henry Bostick was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who had a brief career in the Major Leagues spanning just two games in May 1915. His time in the big leagues was marked by his role as a position player, during an era when the game was still evolving in the wake of the deadball era. Despite his limited time on the field, Bostick was able to contribute to his team's success with two runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his potential as a contributor, even though he finished his career without a hit or a home run and a batting average of 0.0.
Bostick's career was emblematic of the challenges faced by many players in the early 20th century, as opportunities in the Major Leagues were often fleeting. He did not achieve significant statistical milestones, with no stolen bases recorded during his short stint. Nevertheless, his presence in the Major Leagues, albeit for a moment, reflects the competitive nature of baseball at the time and the myriad of players who aspired to make their mark in a rapidly changing sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.125 | 0.000 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | Denver | CO | 1915 |