Les Hennessy
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913)
Les Hennessy was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1913 for the Detroit Tigers. In 14 career games, he hit .136 with 3 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- Died
- 11/20/1976 in New York, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-06-04
- Last Game
- 1913-07-20
Full name: Lester Baker Hennessy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | .136 | .240 | .136 | .376 | 0 |
Career AVG .136 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.
Career OBP .240 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.
Career SLG .136 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 60.5% below league average.
Career OPS .376 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — 43.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | DET | AL | 14 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | .136 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 14 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | .136 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .150 |
| Away | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913-07-20 | DET | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1913-07-12 | DET | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-07-10 | DET | MIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-07-09 | DET | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-06-30 | DET | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1913-06-29 | DET | SLA | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1913-06-28 | DET | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1913-06-27 | DET | SLA | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1913-06-26 | DET | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-06-24 | DET | CLE | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette College | Easton | PA | 1913 |
Les Hennessy: the record in brief
The profile opens with Les Hennessy's first major league game on June 4, 1913; the last one listed came on July 20, 1913. The team column never changes: it is the Detroit Tigers in 1913. Listed as a second baseman, Hennessy both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 190 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Hennessy was born on December 12, 1893, in Lynn, MA, USA. Hennessy died on November 20, 1976, in New York, NY, USA. Les Hennessy was the playing name; the full given name is Lester Baker.
The batting record for Hennessy: 14 games, 3 hits in 22 at bats, and a .136 average. Set against a .260 league average for the same years, Hennessy's .136 average sits 47.5% below it. In OPS terms, Hennessy's .376 stands 43.9% below the league's .671. Only one season appears, 1913 for the Detroit Tigers, when Hennessy played 14 games and went 3 for 22.
The position breakdown shows 10 games, all at second base. At second base, Hennessy's fielding totals are 8 putouts, 14 assists and 3 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Les Hennessy
- Was Les Hennessy a pitcher?
- No. Les Hennessy was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Les Hennessy hit?
- Les Hennessy hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Les Hennessy play for?
- Les Hennessy played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (1913).
- What were Les Hennessy's career stats?
- In 14 games, Les Hennessy had 3 hits, 2 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .136 batting average.
- What position did Les Hennessy play?
- Les Hennessy played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Les Hennessy and how much did he weigh?
- Les Hennessy was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- What was Les Hennessy's career batting average?
- Les Hennessy batted .136 over his career, with 3 hits in 22 at bats.
- Is Les Hennessy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Les Hennessy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.