George Hennessey
Born: 10/28/1907 in Slatington, PA, USA
Died: 1/15/1988 in Princeton, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1937-09-02 | Final Game: 1945-06-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs
Biography
George Hennessey, born in 1907, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1937 to 1945. Making his debut during a period marked by the prelude to World War II, Hennessey played in an era that saw significant changes in the game, including the gradual integration of players and the evolution of pitching styles. Over his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.2. While his overall statistics may not reflect a dominant presence on the mound, he contributed to his teams as a reliable option in the pitching rotation.
Hennessey finished his career with a total of 8 strikeouts and did not register any saves. His time in Major League Baseball coincided with the challenges of the war years, a period when many players enlisted or were drafted, affecting the composition of professional teams. Though Hennessey's career did not feature noteworthy accolades or a lengthy tenure, his role as a pitcher during these transformative years adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 33 | 16 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 5.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SLA | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 10.29 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 2.65 | -523.5 |
| 1945 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7.36 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SLA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | PHI | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | CHC | 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 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SLA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | PHI | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | CHN | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |