Les Hennessy

Les Hennessy, born in 1893, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the early 20th century. He played as a position player from 1913 until July 20, 1913. Hennessy appeared in 14 games during his time in Major League Baseball, where he recorded a total of 3 hits, resulting in a batting average of .136. Although he did not achieve any home runs or RBIs, he demonstrated his speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases. Hennessy’s career unfolded in a period that was characterized by the early evolution of the game, marked by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. His relatively short stint in the major leagues reflects the competitive nature of the sport during this time, where many players battled for limited opportunities. Despite the limited impact he had statistically, Hennessy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game's development in its formative years.