Ken Henderson
Born: 6/15/1946 in Carroll, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1965-04-23 | Final Game: 1980-07-19
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Kenneth Joseph Henderson
Biography
Ken Henderson was a professional baseball player born in 1946, who enjoyed a dynamic career spanning from 1965 until his retirement in 1980. As a versatile position player, Henderson showcased his talents over the course of 1,444 games, compiling a total of 1,168 hits and 122 home runs. His career batting average settled at .257, while he also contributed significantly with 576 RBIs and 86 stolen bases. Known for his speed on the bases and ability to drive in runs, he carved out a respectable place in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by a shift towards power hitting and increased offensive production.
Henderson's career unfolded during a transition period in baseball, where traditional playing styles began to mix with new strategies. He played for several teams, mostly recognized for his stints in the outfield and as a reliable offensive contributor. His ability to combine speed with power made him a valuable asset to his teams and a player to watch during the late 1960s through the late 1970s. Today, Ken Henderson is remembered for his contributions to the game and the impact he had during a transformative era in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1444 | 4553 | 595 | 1168 | 216 | 26 | 122 | 576 | 86 | 589 | 763 | 0.257 | 0.343 | 0.396 | 0.739 | 6706.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | SFG | NL | 63 | 73 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 19 | 0.192 | -299.7 |
| 1966 | SFG | NL | 11 | 29 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.310 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | SFG | NL | 65 | 179 | 15 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 52 | 0.190 | -478.5 |
| 1968 | SFG | NL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SFG | NL | 113 | 374 | 42 | 84 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 44 | 6 | 42 | 64 | 0.225 | -484.7 |
| 1970 | SFG | NL | 148 | 554 | 104 | 163 | 35 | 3 | 17 | 88 | 20 | 87 | 78 | 0.294 | 2502.8 |
| 1971 | SFG | NL | 141 | 504 | 80 | 133 | 26 | 6 | 15 | 65 | 18 | 84 | 76 | 0.264 | 1852.4 |
| 1972 | SFG | NL | 130 | 439 | 60 | 113 | 21 | 2 | 18 | 51 | 14 | 38 | 66 | 0.257 | 985.1 |
| 1973 | CHW | AL | 73 | 262 | 32 | 68 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 3 | 27 | 49 | 0.260 | 47.5 |
| 1974 | CHW | AL | 162 | 602 | 76 | 176 | 35 | 5 | 20 | 95 | 12 | 66 | 112 | 0.292 | 2232.0 |
| 1975 | CHW | AL | 140 | 513 | 65 | 129 | 20 | 3 | 9 | 53 | 5 | 74 | 65 | 0.251 | 195.3 |
| 1976 | ATL | NL | 133 | 435 | 52 | 114 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 61 | 5 | 62 | 68 | 0.262 | 935.9 |
| 1977 | TEX | AL | 75 | 244 | 23 | 63 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 2 | 18 | 37 | 0.258 | -203.6 |
| 1978 | CIN | NL | 64 | 144 | 10 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 32 | 0.167 | -488.2 |
| 1978 | NYN | NL | 7 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.227 | -488.2 |
| 1979 | CHC | NL | 62 | 81 | 11 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 16 | 0.235 | 1.8 |
| 1979 | CIN | NL | 10 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.231 | 1.8 |
| 1980 | CHC | NL | 44 | 82 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 19 | 0.195 | -91.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0.312 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | NLCS | SFN | 4 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0.312 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1252 | 1123 | 2552 | 68 | 61 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | SFN | OF | 48 | 13 | 47 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1966 | SFN | OF | 10 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | SFN | OF | 52 | 41 | 86 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 1968 | SFN | OF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SFN | 3B | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SFN | OF | 111 | 91 | 175 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| 1970 | SFN | OF | 146 | 143 | 272 | 15 | 10 | 2 |
| 1971 | SFN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | SFN | OF | 138 | 136 | 277 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| 1972 | SFN | OF | 123 | 111 | 247 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| 1973 | CHA | OF | 44 | 44 | 102 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | CHA | OF | 162 | 159 | 462 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 1975 | CHA | OF | 137 | 136 | 394 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 | ATL | OF | 122 | 116 | 219 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | TEX | OF | 65 | 61 | 113 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | CIN | OF | 38 | 33 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | NYN | OF | 7 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | CHN | OF | 23 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | CIN | OF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | CHN | OF | 22 | 17 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 432 |
| Center Field | 532 |
| Right Field | 379 |
| Designated Hitter | 30 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 19th | 12.0 | 336 | 0 |