Phil Hennigan
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969-1973)
Phil Hennigan was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1973 for the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Mets, a span of 5 seasons. Across 176 career appearances, he went 17-14 with a 4.26 ERA, 188 strikeouts, and 26 saves.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 6/17/2016 in Center, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1969-09-02
- Last Game
- 1973-07-07
Full name: Phillip Winston Hennigan
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 3.31 | 3.61 (+8%) | 577.8 |
| 1970 | CLE | AL | 6 | 3 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 71.2 | 69 | 32 | 44 | 43 | 4.02 | 3.89 (-3%) | -1490.0 |
| 1971 | CLE | AL | 4 | 3 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 82.0 | 80 | 45 | 51 | 69 | 4.94 | 3.47 (-42%) | -2739.0 |
| 1972 | CLE | AL | 5 | 3 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 67.1 | 54 | 20 | 18 | 44 | 2.67 | 3.26 (+18%) | -443.9 |
| 1973 | NYN | NL | 0 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 43.1 | 50 | 30 | 16 | 22 | 6.23 | 3.75 (-66%) | -846.3 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 17 | 14 | 176 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 280.2 | 267 | 133 | 133 | 188 | 4.26 | — | -4,941 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 14 | .100 | .270 | .133 | .404 | 0 |
Career AVG .100 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 60.1% below league average.
Career OBP .270 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.
Career SLG .133 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 64.0% below league average.
Career OPS .404 vs. league average .690 across their career seasons — 41.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CLE | AL | 42 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CLE | AL | 57 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | CLE | AL | 38 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | NYN | NL | 30 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 176 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 14 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 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 (352 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 88 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .154 |
| Away | 88 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .059 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 88 | 144.2 | 139 | 70 | 72 | 101 | 4.35 |
| Away | 88 | 136.0 | 128 | 62 | 61 | 87 | 4.10 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-07 | NYN | ATL | — | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-07-03 | NYN | WSN | — | 2.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973-07-01 | NYN | CHC | — | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973-06-28 | NYN | PHI | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-06-27 | NYN | PHI | — | 3.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-06-26 | NYN | CHC | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973-06-23 | NYN | PIT | L | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-06-19 | NYN | PHI | — | 2.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973-06-17 | NYN | SDP | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973-06-12 | NYN | SFG | SV | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 176 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville | TX | 1965 |
Phil Hennigan: the record in brief
Phil Hennigan's major league career runs from a debut on September 2, 1969 to a final game on July 7, 1973. The team column moves through the Cleveland Indians (1969 to 1972) and the New York Mets (1973). Hennigan is listed as a pitcher at 5 feet, 11 inches and 185 pounds. The bio says Hennigan batted and threw right-handed. Hennigan was born on April 10, 1946, in Jasper, TX, USA. The bio records the death on June 17, 2016, in Center, TX, USA. The given name on file is Phillip Winston Hennigan.
Hennigan pitched in 176 games, starting 2, and finished with a 17-14 record and 4.26 ERA. The same table counts 188 strikeouts and 26 saves. Against a 3.60 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.26 mark was 18.5% worse. Hennigan won 6 games in 1970, the most of any season listed. 1971 produced Hennigan's most strikeouts, 69. Hennigan saved 14 games in 1971, the season high.
Frequently Asked Questions about Phil Hennigan
- What years did Phil Hennigan play?
- Phil Hennigan played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1973.
- Was Phil Hennigan a pitcher?
- Yes. Phil Hennigan pitched in the major leagues, recording 17 wins and 188 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Phil Hennigan hit?
- Phil Hennigan hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Phil Hennigan play for?
- Phil Hennigan played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1969–1972) and the New York Mets (1973).
- What were Phil Hennigan's career stats?
- In 176 games, Phil Hennigan went 17-14 with a 4.26 ERA, 188 strikeouts, 280.2 innings pitched, and 26 saves.
- What position did Phil Hennigan play?
- Phil Hennigan played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Phil Hennigan and how much did he weigh?
- Phil Hennigan was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Phil Hennigan's career ERA?
- Phil Hennigan finished with a 4.26 career ERA, going 17-14 with 188 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Phil Hennigan have?
- Phil Hennigan recorded 188 career strikeouts.
- Is Phil Hennigan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Phil Hennigan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.