Doug Henry
Born: 12/10/1963 in Sacramento, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-07-15 | Final Game: 2001-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Richard Douglas Henry
Biography
Doug Henry was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1963, who had a career that spanned from July 15, 1991, to October 3, 2001. Throughout his ten years in Major League Baseball, Henry played for several teams, showcasing his skills primarily as a relief pitcher. He finished his career with a record of 34 wins and 42 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.19, and a total of 541 strikeouts. Additionally, he recorded 82 saves, highlighting his effectiveness in closing out games during critical moments.
Henry's playing style was characterized by his ability to generate strikeouts and manage high-pressure situations, making him a valuable asset in the bullpens of the teams he represented. He navigated through the evolving landscape of baseball during the late 1990s, an era marked by increased offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. His contributions on the mound were integral to his teams, as he provided stability and experience in relief roles during a time when the game was rapidly changing. His career remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to succeed in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 42 | 582 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 665.7 | 611 | 310 | 83 | 341 | 541 | 4.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 2 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 36.0 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 28 | 1.00 | - |
| 1992 | ATL | AL | 1 | 4 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 65.0 | 64 | 29 | 24 | 52 | 4.02 | - |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 4 | 4 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 55.0 | 67 | 34 | 25 | 38 | 5.56 | - |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 2 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.3 | 32 | 16 | 23 | 20 | 4.60 | - |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 3 | 6 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 67.0 | 48 | 22 | 25 | 62 | 2.96 | 1148.2 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 2 | 8 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 75.0 | 82 | 39 | 36 | 58 | 4.68 | 557.2 |
| 1997 | SFG | NL | 4 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 70.7 | 70 | 37 | 41 | 69 | 4.71 | - |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 8 | 2 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 71.0 | 55 | 24 | 35 | 59 | 3.04 | -310.3 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 2 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40.7 | 45 | 21 | 24 | 36 | 4.65 | -1234.5 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 1 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 53.0 | 39 | 26 | 28 | 46 | 4.42 | -1120.2 |
| 2000 | SFG | NL | 3 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 18 | 7 | 21 | 16 | 2.49 | - |
| 2001 | KCR | AL | 2 | 2 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.7 | 75 | 51 | 45 | 57 | 6.07 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 582 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.059 | 0.059 | 0.059 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | ATL | AL | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 51 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 58 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SFG | NL | 75 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 59 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | SFG | NL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | KCR | AL | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | NLDS2 | SFN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1999 | NLDS1 | HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1998 | NLDS2 | HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1997 | NLDS1 | SFN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 1.59 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | NLDS2 | SFN | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2.25 |
| 1999 | NLDS1 | HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 1998 | NLDS2 | HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5.40 |
| 1997 | NLDS1 | SFN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 582 | 0 | 49 | 59 | 6 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ML4 | P | 32 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | ML4 | P | 68 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | ML4 | P | 54 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | ML4 | P | 25 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | NYN | P | 51 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | NYN | P | 58 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | SFN | P | 75 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | HOU | P | 59 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | HOU | P | 35 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | HOU | P | 45 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | SFN | P | 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | KCA | P | 53 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 582 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | KCA | AL | $1,200,000 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | $800,000 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | $725,000 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | $725,000 |
| 1997 | SFN | NL | $550,000 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | $750,000 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | $400,000 |
| 1994 | ML4 | AL | $180,000 |
| 1993 | ML4 | AL | $212,500 |
| 1992 | ML4 | AL | $140,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,682,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1983, 1984, 1985 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 8th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |