Rod Henderson
Born: 3/11/1971 in Greensburg, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1994-04-19 | Final Game: 1998-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Rodney Wood Henderson
Biography
Rod Henderson, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1994 to 1998. Primarily known as a position player, Henderson's career was brief, spanning just five games at the highest level of the sport. Despite his limited time on the field, he embodied the determination and spirit of athletes striving for success in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the late 1990s.
Throughout his career, Henderson faced the challenges that many players encounter while transitioning to the major leagues. He concluded his time in the big leagues without recording a hit, home run, or RBI, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His experience serves as a reminder of the high stakes and intense competition within professional baseball, particularly during an era marked by increasing scrutiny over player performance and the evolving dynamics of the game. While his statistical contributions were minimal, Henderson's journey through the ranks of baseball remains an essential part of the sport's rich history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 9.58 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | WSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 9.45 | - |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9.82 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | WSN | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 2 | 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 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | MON | P | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | MIL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | MON | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | KY | 1990, 1991, 1992 |