Tommy Henrich
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1937-1950)
Tommy Henrich was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1950 for the New York Yankees, a span of 14 seasons. In 1,284 career games, he hit .282 with 1,297 hits, 183 home runs, and 795 RBI. Tommy Henrich was a 5-time All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 20,783.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 12/1/2009 in Beavercreek, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1937-05-11
- Last Game
- 1950-10-01
- Awards
- 5× All-Star
Full name: Thomas David Henrich
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,284 | 4,603 | 901 | 1,297 | 269 | 73 | 183 | 795 | 37 | 712 | 383 | .282 | .382 | .491 | .873 | 20,783 |
Career AVG .282 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.
Career OBP .382 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.
Career SLG .491 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — +28.9% above league average.
Career OPS .873 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — +21.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | NYA | AL | 67 | 206 | 39 | 66 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 42 | 4 | 35 | 17 | .320 | .276 (+16%) | .342 (+22%) | .398 (+39%) | .740 (+31%) | 1236.9 |
| 1938 | NYA | AL | 131 | 471 | 109 | 127 | 24 | 7 | 22 | 91 | 6 | 92 | 32 | .270 | .272 (-1%) | .341 (+14%) | .392 (+25%) | .734 (+20%) | 2123.4 |
| 1939 | NYA | AL | 99 | 347 | 64 | 96 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 57 | 7 | 51 | 23 | .277 | .274 (+1%) | .342 (+8%) | .393 (+9%) | .735 (+9%) | 674.2 |
| 1940 | NYA | AL | 90 | 293 | 57 | 90 | 28 | 5 | 10 | 53 | 1 | 48 | 30 | .307 | .267 (+15%) | .335 (+22%) | .387 (+39%) | .722 (+31%) | 1765.8 |
| 1941 | NYA | AL | 144 | 538 | 106 | 149 | 27 | 5 | 31 | 85 | 3 | 81 | 40 | .277 | .262 (+6%) | .332 (+13%) | .373 (+39%) | .705 (+27%) | 2961.1 |
| 1942 | NYA | AL | 127 | 483 | 77 | 129 | 30 | 5 | 13 | 67 | 4 | 58 | 42 | .267 | .253 (+5%) | .323 (+9%) | .349 (+23%) | .672 (+16%) | 1470.4 |
| 1946 | NYA | AL | 150 | 565 | 92 | 142 | 25 | 4 | 19 | 83 | 5 | 87 | 63 | .251 | .256 (-2%) | .328 (+9%) | .358 (+15%) | .687 (+12%) | 1508.2 |
| 1947 | NYA | AL | 142 | 550 | 109 | 158 | 35 | 13 | 16 | 98 | 3 | 71 | 54 | .287 | .262 (+9%) | .336 (+10%) | .376 (+29%) | .712 (+20%) | 2164.0 |
| 1948 | NYA | AL | 146 | 588 | 138 | 181 | 42 | 14 | 25 | 100 | 2 | 76 | 42 | .308 | .263 (+17%) | .340 (+15%) | .379 (+46%) | .719 (+31%) | 3630.6 |
| 1949 | NYA | AL | 115 | 411 | 90 | 118 | 20 | 3 | 24 | 85 | 2 | 86 | 34 | .287 | .262 (+9%) | .343 (+21%) | .384 (+37%) | .727 (+29%) | 2630.9 |
| 1950 | NYA | AL | 73 | 151 | 20 | 41 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 34 | 0 | 27 | 6 | .272 | .265 (+2%) | .346 (+10%) | .401 (+34%) | .747 (+23%) | 617.4 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 1,284 | 4,603 | 901 | 1,297 | 269 | 73 | 183 | 795 | 37 | 712 | 383 | .282 | — | — | — | — | 20,783 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1284 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 649 | 2238 | 470 | 628 | 111 | 413 | .281 |
| Away | 635 | 2363 | 433 | 669 | 72 | 384 | .283 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-10-01 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-28 | NYY | PHA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-26 | NYY | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-19 | NYY | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-17 | NYY | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-17 | NYY | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-15 | NYY | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-10 | NYY | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-07 | NYY | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950-09-04 | NYY | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 189 | 0 | 1510 | 82 | 16 | 178 |
| OF | 1017 | 0 | 2008 | 96 | 40 | 27 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | NYA | OF | 59 | 0 | 90 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1938 | NYA | OF | 130 | 0 | 239 | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| 1939 | NYA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | NYA | OF | 88 | 0 | 205 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 1940 | NYA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | NYA | OF | 76 | 0 | 147 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| 1941 | NYA | OF | 139 | 0 | 280 | 13 | 6 | 4 |
| 1942 | NYA | 1B | 7 | 0 | 59 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 1942 | NYA | OF | 119 | 0 | 219 | 10 | 3 | 5 |
| 1946 | NYA | 1B | 41 | 0 | 364 | 22 | 5 | 35 |
| 1946 | NYA | OF | 111 | 0 | 224 | 10 | 2 | 5 |
| 1947 | NYA | 1B | 6 | 0 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 1947 | NYA | OF | 132 | 0 | 278 | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| 1948 | NYA | 1B | 46 | 0 | 352 | 21 | 6 | 41 |
| 1948 | NYA | OF | 102 | 0 | 216 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| 1949 | NYA | 1B | 52 | 0 | 445 | 28 | 2 | 64 |
| 1949 | NYA | OF | 61 | 0 | 110 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 1950 | NYA | 1B | 34 | 0 | 224 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 188 |
| Left Field | 39 |
| Center Field | 91 |
| Right Field | 894 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 1B |
| 1949 | TSN All-Star | 1B |
| 1948 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | RF |
| 1947 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | RF |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 6th | 121.0 | 336 | 1 |
| 1948 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 6th | 63.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1947 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 13th | 33.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1946 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 26th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1941 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 16.0 | 336 | 0 |
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Tommy Henrich: the record in brief
The profile opens with Tommy Henrich's first major league game on May 11, 1937; the last one listed came on October 1, 1950. The team column never changes: it is the New York Yankees from 1937 to 1950. Henrich, an outfielder by primary position, threw and hit left-handed. Henrich is listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 180 pounds. Henrich was born on February 20, 1913, in Massillon, OH, USA. The bio records the death on December 1, 2009, in Beavercreek, OH, USA. The given name on file is Thomas David Henrich.
Henrich collected 1,297 hits in 4,603 at bats across 1,284 games, good for a .282 batting average, adding 183 home runs, 795 RBI, and 37 stolen bases. Henrich's career OPS of .873 combines a .382 on-base mark with .491 slugging. Over the seasons Henrich played, league hitters batted .265; the .282 career figure is 6.2% above that. The OPS comparison is .873 to a league .718, 21.6% above average. 1941 was Henrich's biggest home run year, with 31.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tommy Henrich
- What years did Tommy Henrich play?
- Tommy Henrich played in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1950.
- Was Tommy Henrich a pitcher?
- No. Tommy Henrich was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tommy Henrich hit?
- Tommy Henrich hit 183 career home runs with 1,297 hits.
- What teams did Tommy Henrich play for?
- Tommy Henrich played for one team, the New York Yankees (1937–1942, 1946–1950).
- Did Tommy Henrich win an MVP award?
- No. Tommy Henrich did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Tommy Henrich win?
- Tommy Henrich was selected to 5 All-Star Games.
- What were Tommy Henrich's career stats?
- In 1,284 games, Tommy Henrich had 1,297 hits, 183 home runs, 795 RBI, 901 runs, and 37 stolen bases, with a .282 batting average.
- What position did Tommy Henrich play?
- Tommy Henrich played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tommy Henrich and how much did he weigh?
- Tommy Henrich was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tommy Henrich hit each season?
- Tommy Henrich's home runs by season: 8 in 1937, 22 in 1938, 9 in 1939, 10 in 1940, 31 in 1941, 13 in 1942, 19 in 1946, 16 in 1947, 25 in 1948, 24 in 1949, and 6 in 1950. His most in one season was 31, in 1941.
- What was Tommy Henrich's career batting average?
- Tommy Henrich batted .282 over his career, with 1,297 hits in 4,603 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tommy Henrich have?
- Tommy Henrich drove in 795 runs in his career.
- Is Tommy Henrich in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tommy Henrich has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Tommy Henrich make?
- Tommy Henrich was selected to 5 All-Star Games.