Dave Henderson
Born: 7/21/1958 in Merced, CA, USA
Died: 12/27/2015 in Seattle, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-04-09 | Final Game: 1994-07-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: David Lee Henderson
Biography
Dave Henderson was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1981 to 1994, primarily as an outfielder. Born in 1958, he became known for his powerful hitting and versatility on the field. Over the course of 1,538 games, Henderson recorded 1,324 hits, hit 197 home runs, and drove in 708 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .258. His speed on the bases was evident in his tally of 50 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game in multiple ways.
Henderson earned an All-Star selection during his career, a testament to his skills and contributions to the teams he played for. He was part of the exciting era of baseball in the 1980s and early 1990s, a time marked by significant offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. His memorable performances, particularly in clutch situations, have solidified his legacy as a respected figure in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1538 | 5130 | 710 | 1324 | 286 | 17 | 197 | 708 | 50 | 465 | 1105 | 0.258 | 0.320 | 0.436 | 0.756 | 5347.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 59 | 126 | 17 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 16 | 24 | 0.167 | -286.1 |
| 1982 | SEA | AL | 104 | 324 | 47 | 82 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 48 | 2 | 36 | 67 | 0.253 | 466.2 |
| 1983 | SEA | AL | 137 | 484 | 50 | 130 | 24 | 5 | 17 | 55 | 9 | 28 | 93 | 0.269 | 276.3 |
| 1984 | SEA | AL | 112 | 350 | 42 | 98 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 43 | 5 | 19 | 56 | 0.280 | 628.3 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 139 | 502 | 70 | 121 | 28 | 2 | 14 | 68 | 6 | 48 | 104 | 0.241 | -237.2 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 36 | 51 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0.196 | -228.9 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 103 | 337 | 51 | 93 | 19 | 4 | 14 | 44 | 1 | 37 | 95 | 0.276 | -228.9 |
| 1987 | BOS | AL | 75 | 184 | 30 | 43 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 1 | 22 | 48 | 0.234 | -89.3 |
| 1987 | SFG | NL | 15 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 0.238 | -89.3 |
| 1988 | OAK | AL | 146 | 507 | 100 | 154 | 38 | 1 | 24 | 94 | 2 | 47 | 92 | 0.304 | 2625.7 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | 152 | 579 | 77 | 145 | 24 | 3 | 15 | 80 | 8 | 54 | 131 | 0.250 | -33.1 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | 127 | 450 | 65 | 122 | 28 | 0 | 20 | 63 | 3 | 40 | 105 | 0.271 | 991.0 |
| 1991 | OAK | AL | 150 | 572 | 86 | 158 | 33 | 0 | 25 | 85 | 6 | 58 | 113 | 0.276 | 1663.5 |
| 1992 | OAK | AL | 20 | 63 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.143 | -536.4 |
| 1993 | OAK | AL | 107 | 382 | 37 | 84 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 53 | 0 | 32 | 113 | 0.220 | -539.4 |
| 1994 | KCR | AL | 56 | 198 | 27 | 49 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 2 | 16 | 28 | 0.247 | -306.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 121 | 24 | 36 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 14 | 35 | 0.298 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | ALCS | OAK | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 |
| 1990 | WS | OAK | 4 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.231 |
| 1989 | ALCS | OAK | 5 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0.263 |
| 1989 | WS | OAK | 4 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0.308 |
| 1988 | ALCS | OAK | 4 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0.375 |
| 1988 | WS | OAK | 5 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0.300 |
| 1986 | ALCS | BOS | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.111 |
| 1986 | WS | BOS | 7 | 25 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 0.400 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1388 | 1242 | 3334 | 99 | 55 | 28 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SEA | OF | 58 | 35 | 105 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | SEA | OF | 101 | 92 | 249 | 11 | 4 | 4 |
| 1983 | SEA | OF | 133 | 129 | 304 | 17 | 6 | 4 |
| 1984 | SEA | OF | 97 | 84 | 242 | 11 | 3 | 5 |
| 1985 | SEA | OF | 138 | 134 | 335 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| 1986 | BOS | OF | 32 | 7 | 49 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | SEA | OF | 80 | 70 | 182 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| 1987 | BOS | OF | 64 | 45 | 114 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | SFN | OF | 9 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | OAK | OF | 143 | 127 | 382 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| 1989 | OAK | OF | 149 | 145 | 385 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
| 1990 | OAK | OF | 116 | 112 | 319 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991 | OAK | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | OAK | OF | 140 | 138 | 362 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | OAK | OF | 12 | 11 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | OAK | OF | 76 | 71 | 205 | 7 | 2 | 4 |
| 1994 | KCA | OF | 40 | 37 | 72 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 37 |
| Center Field | 1157 |
| Right Field | 228 |
| Designated Hitter | 99 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Player of the Month | April |
| 1991 | Player of the Week | Week of 1991-04-20 |
| 1986 | Player of the Week | Week of 1986-06-13 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | KCA | AL | $750,000 |
| 1993 | OAK | AL | $2,250,000 |
| 1992 | OAK | AL | $2,600,000 |
| 1991 | OAK | AL | $2,500,000 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | $850,000 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | $850,000 |
| 1988 | OAK | AL | $225,000 |
| 1987 | BOS | AL | $525,000 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | $412,000 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | $310,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $11,272,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 21th | 1.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1988 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 13th | 28.0 | 392 | 0 |