Claude Hendrix
Born: 4/13/1889 in Olathe, KS, USA
Died: 3/22/1944 in Allentown, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-05-15 | Final Game: 1920-08-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Claude Raymond Hendrix
Biography
Claude Hendrix was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, making his mark from 1911 until 1920. Born in 1889, he showcased his talents on the mound with a career record of 144 wins and 116 losses, complemented by an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.65. Hendrix was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 1,092 strikeouts and adding 17 saves to his repertoire.
Competing during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offensive era, Hendrix’s effectiveness as a pitcher was a crucial asset for his teams. His consistent performance and durability were key factors in his success, as he navigated the challenges of an evolving sport. Hendrix’s contributions to the game left a lasting legacy, as he exemplified the skill and tenacity required of pitchers in a competitive league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | 116 | 360 | 257 | 184 | 27 | 17 | 2371.3 | 2123 | 698 | 41 | 697 | 1092 | 2.65 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PIT | NL | 4 | 6 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 118.7 | 85 | 36 | 53 | 57 | 2.73 | 254.5 |
| 1912 | PIT | NL | 24 | 9 | 39 | 32 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 288.7 | 256 | 83 | 105 | 176 | 2.59 | 2171.0 |
| 1913 | PIT | NL | 14 | 15 | 42 | 25 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 241.0 | 216 | 76 | 89 | 138 | 2.84 | 2047.3 |
| 1914 | CHF | FL | 29 | 10 | 49 | 37 | 34 | 6 | 5 | 362.0 | 262 | 68 | 77 | 189 | 1.69 | 6095.8 |
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 16 | 15 | 40 | 31 | 26 | 5 | 4 | 285.0 | 256 | 95 | 84 | 107 | 3.00 | 142.5 |
| 1916 | CHC | NL | 8 | 16 | 36 | 24 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 218.0 | 193 | 65 | 67 | 117 | 2.68 | - |
| 1917 | CHC | NL | 10 | 12 | 40 | 21 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 215.0 | 202 | 62 | 72 | 81 | 2.60 | - |
| 1918 | CHC | NL | 20 | 7 | 32 | 27 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 233.0 | 229 | 72 | 54 | 86 | 2.78 | - |
| 1919 | CHC | NL | 10 | 14 | 33 | 25 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 206.3 | 208 | 60 | 42 | 69 | 2.62 | - |
| 1920 | CHC | NL | 9 | 12 | 27 | 23 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 203.7 | 216 | 81 | 54 | 72 | 3.58 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 421 | 922 | 118 | 222 | 39 | 17 | 14 | 97 | 9 | 39 | 168 | 0.241 | 0.275 | 0.366 | 0.640 | -580.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PIT | NL | 22 | 41 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.098 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | PIT | NL | 46 | 121 | 25 | 39 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 0.322 | 387.6 |
| 1913 | PIT | NL | 53 | 99 | 13 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.273 | 66.1 |
| 1914 | CHF | FL | 52 | 130 | 15 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 0.231 | -279.3 |
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 50 | 113 | 22 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 0.265 | 239.0 |
| 1916 | CHC | NL | 45 | 80 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 0.200 | -193.9 |
| 1917 | CHC | NL | 48 | 86 | 7 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 0.256 | -41.8 |
| 1918 | CHC | NL | 35 | 91 | 14 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0.264 | 205.9 |
| 1919 | CHC | NL | 36 | 78 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.192 | -408.7 |
| 1920 | CHC | NL | 34 | 83 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 0.181 | -555.9 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | WS | CHN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | WS | CHN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 360 | 0 | 77 | 724 | 32 | 22 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PIT | P | 22 | 0 | 12 | 45 | 1 | 2 |
| 1912 | PIT | P | 39 | 0 | 7 | 91 | 3 | 2 |
| 1913 | PIT | P | 42 | 0 | 6 | 67 | 4 | 6 |
| 1914 | CHF | P | 49 | 0 | 10 | 137 | 5 | 5 |
| 1915 | CHF | P | 40 | 0 | 11 | 69 | 3 | 2 |
| 1916 | CHN | P | 36 | 0 | 10 | 65 | 4 | 2 |
| 1917 | CHN | P | 40 | 0 | 6 | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| 1917 | CHN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | CHN | P | 32 | 0 | 6 | 75 | 2 | 1 |
| 1919 | CHN | P | 33 | 0 | 5 | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | CHN | P | 27 | 0 | 4 | 56 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 360 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College | St. Mary's | KS | 1907 |
| Wichita State University | Wichita | KS | 1908 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 20th | 2.0 | 64 | 0 |