Weldon Henley
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1903-1907)
Weldon Henley was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1907 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 5 seasons. Across 97 career appearances, he went 32-43 with a 2.94 ERA and 309 strikeouts. He also batted .184 with 0 home runs.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 11/16/1960 in Palatka, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1903-04-23
- Last Game
- 1907-06-28
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | PHA | AL | 12 | 10 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 186.1 | 186 | 81 | 67 | 86 | 3.91 | 3.10 (-26%) | -951.4 |
| 1904 | PHA | AL | 15 | 17 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 295.2 | 245 | 83 | 76 | 130 | 2.53 | 2.66 (+5%) | 192.9 |
| 1905 | PHA | AL | 4 | 11 | 25 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 183.2 | 155 | 53 | 67 | 82 | 2.60 | 2.82 (+8%) | -1548.2 |
| 1907 | BRO | NL | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 56.0 | 54 | 19 | 21 | 11 | 3.05 | 2.50 (-22%) | -1301.9 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 32 | 43 | 97 | 81 | 62 | 7 | 0 | 721.2 | 640 | 236 | 231 | 309 | 2.94 | — | -3,609 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 261 | 18 | 48 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 83 | .184 | .211 | .226 | .437 | -1,117 |
Career AVG .184 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 26.5% below league average.
Career OBP .211 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.
Career SLG .226 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.
Career OPS .437 vs. league average .631 across their career seasons — 30.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | PHA | AL | 30 | 68 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 30 | .132 | .261 (-49%) | .316 (-54%) | .345 (-53%) | .662 (-54%) | -543.6 |
| 1904 | PHA | AL | 36 | 108 | 9 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 28 | .222 | .246 (-10%) | .300 (-15%) | .321 (-16%) | .622 (-16%) | -242.2 |
| 1905 | PHA | AL | 25 | 65 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 21 | .169 | .248 (-32%) | .307 (-37%) | .322 (-33%) | .629 (-35%) | -330.8 |
| 1907 | BRO | NL | 8 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 99 | 261 | 18 | 48 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 83 | .184 | — | — | — | — | -1,117 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (196 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 54 | 131 | 9 | 24 | 0 | 8 | .183 |
| Away | 45 | 132 | 9 | 24 | 0 | 7 | .182 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 53 | 377.0 | 329 | 95 | 134 | 191 | 2.27 |
| Away | 44 | 341.2 | 314 | 69 | 94 | 117 | 1.82 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907-06-28 | BRO | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1907-06-25 | BRO | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1907-06-19 | BRO | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-06-14 | BRO | CHC | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-05-30 | BRO | BSN | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1907-05-25 | BRO | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1907-05-13 | BRO | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907-05-02 | BRO | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-03 | PHA | SLA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-27 | PHA | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907-06-25 | BRO | PHI | L | 5.0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1907-06-19 | BRO | STL | — | 4.1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-06-14 | BRO | CHC | L | 8.0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907-05-30 | BRO | BSN | W | 14.0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 1907-05-25 | BRO | PHI | L | 8.0 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1907-05-13 | BRO | STL | L | 9.0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907-05-02 | BRO | PHI | L | 8.0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-10-03 | PHA | SLA | — | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1905-09-27 | PHA | DET | L | 7.2 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 1905-09-23 | PHA | CLE | W | 9.0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 97 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 1900, 1901 |
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Weldon Henley: the record in brief
According to the bio, Weldon Henley debuted on April 23, 1903 and played a final game on June 28, 1907. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Athletics (1903 through 1905) and the Brooklyn Superbas (1907). At 175 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame, Henley is listed as a pitcher. Henley both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Henley was born on October 25, 1880, in Jasper, GA, USA. Henley died on November 16, 1960, in Palatka, FL, USA.
Across 97 games (81 starts), Henley recorded 32 wins against 43 losses with a 2.94 ERA. Also on Henley's record: 309 strikeouts, 62 complete games, and 7 shutouts. Against a 2.76 league ERA for the same seasons, the 2.94 mark was 6.7% worse. Henley won 15 games in 1904, the most of any season listed. In 1904, one of the busiest seasons, Henley posted a 2.53 ERA; the league figure that year was 2.66.
Frequently Asked Questions about Weldon Henley
- What years did Weldon Henley play?
- Weldon Henley played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1907.
- Was Weldon Henley a pitcher?
- Yes. Weldon Henley pitched in the major leagues, recording 32 wins and 309 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Weldon Henley hit?
- Weldon Henley hit 0 career home runs with 48 hits.
- What was Weldon Henley's career batting average?
- Weldon Henley batted .184 over his career, with 48 hits in 261 at bats.
- How many RBI did Weldon Henley have?
- Weldon Henley drove in 15 runs in his career.
- What was Weldon Henley's career ERA?
- Weldon Henley finished with a 2.94 career ERA, going 32-43 with 309 strikeouts.