Weldon Henley
Born: 10/25/1880 in Jasper, GA, USA
Died: 11/16/1960 in Palatka, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1903-04-23 | Final Game: 1907-06-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Biography
Weldon Henley, born in 1880, was a notable pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1907. Throughout his career, Henley showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 32-43 and an earned run average (ERA) of 2.94. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 309 strikeouts during his time in the league. Despite not securing any saves, Henley’s contributions to his teams were significant during an era characterized by its evolving pitching styles and strategies.
Henley played in a transitional period for baseball, where the game was gradually shifting from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented approach. His effectiveness as a pitcher was marked by his control and ability to prevent runs, which was crucial in a time when scoring was often limited. His career, spanning four seasons, left a lasting impact on the teams he represented, and he remains a part of baseball history as a skilled left-handed pitcher of his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 43 | 97 | 81 | 62 | 7 | 0 | 721.7 | 640 | 236 | 12 | 231 | 309 | 2.94 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | PHA | AL | 12 | 10 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 186.3 | 186 | 81 | 67 | 86 | 3.91 | -969.3 |
| 1904 | PHA | AL | 15 | 17 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 295.7 | 245 | 83 | 76 | 130 | 2.53 | 202.9 |
| 1905 | PHA | AL | 4 | 11 | 25 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 183.7 | 155 | 53 | 67 | 82 | 2.60 | -1596.1 |
| 1907 | BRO | NL | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 56.0 | 54 | 19 | 21 | 11 | 3.05 | -1315.6 |
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 | 0.184 | 0.211 | 0.226 | 0.437 | -1189.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | PHA | AL | 30 | 68 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0.132 | -580.5 |
| 1904 | PHA | AL | 36 | 108 | 9 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 0.222 | -260.6 |
| 1905 | PHA | AL | 25 | 65 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0.169 | -348.7 |
| 1907 | BRO | NL | 8 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 97 | 60 | 39 | 268 | 18 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | PHA | P | 29 | 0 | 8 | 52 | 3 | 2 |
| 1904 | PHA | P | 36 | 34 | 16 | 115 | 7 | 3 |
| 1905 | PHA | P | 25 | 19 | 10 | 77 | 6 | 1 |
| 1907 | BRO | P | 7 | 7 | 5 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| 1907 | BRO | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 97 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 1900, 1901 |