Gunnar Henderson
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2022-2026)
Gunnar Henderson is a shortstop who has played in Major League Baseball since 2022 for the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 5 seasons. In 655 career games, he has hit .259 with 648 hits, 110 home runs, and 319 RBI. Gunnar Henderson is an All-Star, a Rookie of the Year, and a Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 5,834.
- 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
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 15, 2026.
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2022-08-31
- Awards
- All-Star · Rookie of the Year · Silver Slugger
- Jersey
- #2
Full name: Gunnar Randal Henderson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 655 | 2,506 | 403 | 648 | 128 | 28 | 110 | 319 | 72 | 279 | 645 | .259 | .338 | .464 | .801 | 5,834 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.
Career OBP .338 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.
Career SLG .464 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — +15.2% above league average.
Career OPS .801 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — +11.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | BAL | AL | 34 | 116 | 12 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 16 | 34 | .259 | .242 (+7%) | .311 (+12%) | .394 (+11%) | .706 (+12%) | 244.2 |
| 2023 | BAL | AL | 150 | 560 | 100 | 143 | 29 | 9 | 28 | 82 | 10 | 56 | 159 | .255 | .248 (+3%) | .320 (+1%) | .414 (+18%) | .734 (+11%) | 1109.4 |
| 2024 | BAL | AL | 159 | 630 | 118 | 177 | 31 | 7 | 37 | 92 | 21 | 78 | 159 | .281 | .243 (+15%) | .312 (+17%) | .399 (+32%) | .711 (+26%) | 3310.8 |
| 2025 | BAL | AL | 154 | 577 | 85 | 158 | 34 | 5 | 17 | 68 | 30 | 62 | 137 | .274 | .245 (+12%) | .315 (+11%) | .403 (+9%) | .718 (+9%) | 1169.3 |
| 2026 | BAL | AL | 158 | 623 | 88 | 140 | 27 | 6 | 24 | 59 | 10 | 67 | 156 | .225 | .243 (-8%) | .318 (-3%) | .400 (+1%) | .718 (-1%) | 0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 655 | 2,506 | 403 | 648 | 128 | 28 | 110 | 319 | 72 | 279 | 645 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 5,834 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (497 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 253 | 953 | 154 | 259 | 47 | 127 | .272 |
| Away | 244 | 930 | 161 | 249 | 39 | 133 | .268 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | BAL | NYY | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-27 | BAL | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-26 | BAL | NYY | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-25 | BAL | TBR | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-24 | BAL | TBR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-23 | BAL | TBR | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-21 | BAL | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025-09-20 | BAL | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-19 | BAL | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-18 | BAL | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 108 |
| Shortstop | 392 |
| Designated Hitter | 25 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Player of the Month | April |
| 2024 | Player of the Week | Week of 2024-09-07 |
| 2023 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie | |
| 2023 | Player of the Week | Week of 2023-06-10 |
| 2023 | Rookie of the Month | June |
| 2023 | Rookie of the Year | |
| 2023 | Silver Slugger | UT |
| 2023 | TSN Rookie of the Year |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 4th | 208.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2023 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 8th | 77.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2023 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 1st | 150.0 | 150 | 30 |
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Gunnar Henderson: the record in brief
Active since a debut on August 31, 2022, Gunnar Henderson has a record on this page that is still being added to. Henderson's only club in the season tables is the Baltimore Orioles. Henderson is listed as a shortstop at 6 feet, 2 inches and 210 pounds. The bio says Henderson hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Henderson was born on June 29, 2001, in Montgomery, AL, USA. The given name on file is Gunnar Randal Henderson.
In 655 games and 2,506 at bats, Henderson has batted .259 with 648 hits; the totals also include 110 home runs, 319 RBI, and 72 stolen bases. Henderson got on base at a .338 rate and slugged .464 (.801 OPS). Over the seasons Henderson played, league hitters batted .245; the .259 career figure is 5.7% above that. By OPS the gap is 11.6% above league average (.801 against .718). 2024 was Henderson's biggest home run year, with 37. No season topped the 177 hits of 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gunnar Henderson
- What years did Gunnar Henderson play?
- Gunnar Henderson played in Major League Baseball from 2022 to 2026.
- Was Gunnar Henderson a pitcher?
- No. Gunnar Henderson was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Gunnar Henderson hit?
- Gunnar Henderson hit 110 career home runs with 648 hits.
- What teams has Gunnar Henderson played for?
- Gunnar Henderson has played for one team, the Baltimore Orioles (2022–2026).
- Has Gunnar Henderson won an MVP award?
- No. Gunnar Henderson has not won the MVP award through the 2025 season, the latest in the site's award records.
- What awards has Gunnar Henderson won?
- Gunnar Henderson has won the Rookie of the Year award (2023) and the Silver Slugger award (2023). He has been selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What are Gunnar Henderson's career stats?
- In 655 games, Gunnar Henderson has 648 hits, 110 home runs, 319 RBI, 403 runs, and 72 stolen bases, with a .259 batting average.
- What position does Gunnar Henderson play?
- Gunnar Henderson plays primarily as a shortstop, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Gunnar Henderson and how much does he weigh?
- Gunnar Henderson is listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 210 pounds.
- What number does Gunnar Henderson wear?
- Gunnar Henderson wears number 2, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Gunnar Henderson hit each season?
- Gunnar Henderson's home runs by season: 4 in 2022, 28 in 2023, 37 in 2024, 17 in 2025, and 24 in 2026. His most in one season was 37, in 2024.
- What was Gunnar Henderson's career batting average?
- Gunnar Henderson batted .259 over his career, with 648 hits in 2,506 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gunnar Henderson have?
- Gunnar Henderson drove in 319 runs in his career.
- How many All-Star Games has Gunnar Henderson made?
- Gunnar Henderson has been selected to 1 All-Star Game.