Butch Henry
Born: 10/7/1968 in El Paso, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-04-09 | Final Game: 1999-09-10
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Floyd Bluford Henry
Biography
Butch Henry was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1999. Born in 1968, Henry showcased his talents on the mound during an era characterized by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 33 wins and 33 losses, demonstrating a competitive spirit and resilience that kept him in the league for several seasons. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.83 and 345 strikeouts, Henry established himself as a reliable option for the teams he played for.
Henry's playing style was marked by his ability to generate strikeouts, evidenced by his total of 345 during his career. Though he recorded 7 saves, his primary role was that of a starter, contributing significantly to the pitching rotations of his teams. His career spanned a period of transformation in baseball, as the sport witnessed a shift towards more power-hitting and offensive strategy, yet Henry's steady performance added depth to the pitching landscape of the time. Retiring in 1999, Butch Henry left a legacy as a determined pitcher who navigated the challenges of a dynamic era in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 33 | 148 | 91 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 621.0 | 677 | 264 | 61 | 149 | 345 | 3.83 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | HOU | NL | 6 | 9 | 28 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 165.7 | 185 | 74 | 41 | 96 | 4.02 | 450.4 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | 2 | 8 | 20 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 84.7 | 117 | 62 | 24 | 39 | 6.59 | -1963.8 |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 3.93 | - |
| 1994 | WSN | NL | 8 | 3 | 24 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 107.3 | 97 | 29 | 20 | 70 | 2.43 | - |
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 7 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 126.7 | 133 | 40 | 28 | 60 | 2.84 | - |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 7 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 84.3 | 89 | 33 | 19 | 51 | 3.52 | 1906.7 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4.00 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 30 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 5.04 | 511.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | 151 | 10 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 0.139 | 0.166 | 0.166 | 0.331 | -420.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | HOU | NL | 28 | 54 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.148 | -420.6 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | 20 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | WSN | NL | 24 | 31 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.290 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 21 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.048 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 148 | 91 | 42 | 102 | 4 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | HOU | P | 28 | 28 | 13 | 30 | 3 | 2 |
| 1993 | COL | P | 20 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | MON | P | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | MON | P | 24 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | MON | P | 21 | 21 | 11 | 25 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | BOS | P | 36 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | BOS | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | SEA | P | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 148 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | SEA | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | $1,367,500 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | $400,000 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | $400,000 |
| 1995 | MON | NL | $240,000 |
| 1994 | MON | NL | $130,000 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | $152,000 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | $109,000 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,398,500 | ||