Joe Henderson
Born: 7/4/1946 in Lake Cormorant, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 1974-06-07 | Final Game: 1977-07-16
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Joseph Lee Henderson
Biography
Joe Henderson, born in 1946, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1974 to 1977. Known for his powerful pitching style, he made a mark in the game during a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing significant changes, including the rise of free agency and a shift towards more specialized roles for pitchers. Henderson played in a total of 51 games, showcasing his skills primarily in relief appearances.
Over the course of his career, Henderson recorded a win-loss record of 3-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.69. He struck out 27 batters, contributing to his team's efforts on the mound, although he did not record any saves. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance seen from some of his contemporaries, Henderson's role in the evolving landscape of baseball during the mid-1970s remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 47 | 26 | 4 | 25 | 27 | 6.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 8.40 | - |
| 1976 | CIN | NL | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0.00 | -7.6 |
| 1977 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 12.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CHW | AL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CIN | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CIN | NL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 16 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CHA | P | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | CIN | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | CIN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |