Rick Henninger
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973)
Rick Henninger was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1973 for the Texas Rangers. Across 6 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 2.74 ERA and 6 strikeouts.
- 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
- 6'6" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1973-09-03
- Last Game
- 1973-09-24
Full name: Richard Lee Henninger
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 23 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 2.74 | 3.75 (+27%) | -171.3 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 23 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 2.74 | — | -171 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7.20 |
| Away | 4 | 18.0 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 1.50 |
Last 6 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-09-24 | TEX | LAA | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973-09-23 | TEX | KCR | — | 2.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-19 | TEX | LAA | — | 1.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-12 | TEX | MIN | W | 6.2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973-09-08 | TEX | OAK | — | 3.2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973-09-03 | TEX | CHW | — | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia | MO | 1968 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rick Henninger
- Was Rick Henninger a pitcher?
- Yes. Rick Henninger pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 6 strikeouts.
- What was Rick Henninger's career ERA?
- Rick Henninger finished with a 2.74 career ERA, going 1-0 with 6 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Rick Henninger have?
- Rick Henninger recorded 6 career strikeouts.
- Is Rick Henninger in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rick Henninger has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Rick Henninger play for?
- Rick Henninger played for the Texas Rangers.