Bill Henderson

Born: 11/4/1901 in Pensacola, FL, USA

Died: 10/6/1966 in Pensacola, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-06-20 | Final Game: 1930-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Maxwell Henderson

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Biography

Bill Henderson, born in 1901, was a professional baseball player who made a brief yet notable appearance in the Major Leagues during the early 1930s. His career spanned from June 20, 1930, to July 4, 1930, a period when baseball was experiencing a transition into a more offense-oriented game following the deadball era. Henderson played a total of 3 games, where he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.5. Although his stint in the majors was short-lived and he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during that time. Despite the limited statistical output, Henderson's journey to the Major Leagues reflects the challenges faced by many aspiring players in the era. The competition for roster spots was fierce, and players had to showcase their skills in a variety of ways. While he did not have a long-lasting impact on the game, his brief career serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the sport in different capacities, each adding their own chapter to the game's narrative.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	3	0	0	0	0	8.0	7	4	1	4	2	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.80 across their career seasons — 6.2% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1930	NYY	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	8.0	7	4	4	2	4.50	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .294 across their career seasons — +70.1% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +41.1% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — +16.3% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.784 across their career seasons — +27.5% 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
1930	NYY	AL	3	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1930	NYA	P	3	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3