Mike Henneman
Born: 12/11/1961 in St. Charles, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-05-11 | Final Game: 1996-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Michael Alan Henneman
Biography
Mike Henneman, born in 1961, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 until 1996. He made a significant impact in the league, most notably recognized for his role as a reliable closer. Over his career, Henneman achieved a win-loss record of 57-42 and posted an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.21. He recorded a total of 533 strikeouts and notched 193 saves, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure and secure victories for his teams.
Henneman was distinguished as the TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year during his debut season, which highlighted his immediate effectiveness on the mound. He was selected as an All-Star once during his career, further solidifying his status as one of the premier relief pitchers of his era. Known for his competitive spirit and solid pitching mechanics, Henneman contributed to the teams he played for, including the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers, as they navigated the challenges of the late 1980s and 1990s baseball landscape. His career remains a testament to the skill and tenacity required to excel as a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 42 | 561 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 193 | 732.7 | 686 | 261 | 47 | 271 | 533 | 3.21 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | DET | AL | 11 | 3 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 96.7 | 86 | 32 | 30 | 75 | 2.98 | 2154.7 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 9 | 6 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 91.3 | 72 | 19 | 24 | 58 | 1.87 | 894.1 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 11 | 4 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 90.0 | 84 | 37 | 51 | 69 | 3.70 | 83.3 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 8 | 6 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 94.3 | 90 | 32 | 33 | 50 | 3.05 | 1002.4 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 10 | 2 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 84.3 | 81 | 27 | 34 | 61 | 2.88 | 2111.4 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | 2 | 6 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 77.3 | 75 | 34 | 20 | 58 | 3.96 | 1331.3 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 5 | 3 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 71.7 | 69 | 21 | 32 | 58 | 2.64 | 1221.8 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 1 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 34.7 | 43 | 20 | 17 | 27 | 5.19 | -507.1 |
| 1995 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 29.3 | 24 | 5 | 9 | 24 | 1.53 | 1522.5 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 21.0 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 3.00 | 886.4 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 0 | 7 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 42.0 | 41 | 27 | 17 | 34 | 5.79 | -13.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | DET | AL | 55 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | DET | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ALDS2 | TEX | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1987 | ALCS | DET | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 9.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ALDS2 | TEX | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 1987 | ALCS | DET | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 10.80 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 561 | 0 | 55 | 83 | 9 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | DET | P | 55 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 | DET | P | 65 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | DET | P | 60 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990 | DET | P | 69 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 2 |
| 1991 | DET | P | 60 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | DET | P | 60 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | DET | P | 63 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | DET | P | 30 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | DET | P | 29 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | HOU | P | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | TEX | P | 49 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 561 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | TEX | AL | $250,000 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | $1,519,681 |
| 1995 | DET | AL | $4,833,334 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | $1,333,333 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | $4,333,333 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | $2,437,500 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | $1,100,000 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | $335,000 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | $195,000 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | $115,000 |
| 1987 | DET | AL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $16,514,681 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson College | Hillsboro | MO | 1981, 1982 |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 1983, 1984 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 6th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |