Dutch Henry
Born: 5/12/1902 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Died: 8/23/1968 in Cleveland, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-09-15 | Final Game: 1930-09-18
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Frank John Henry
Biography
Dutch Henry, born in 1902, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1921 until 1930. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills primarily with a powerful right arm, contributing to his teams with a record of 27 wins and 43 losses. Henry recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.39, demonstrating his ability to handle the rigors of the pitching mound during an era when offensive production was on the rise. He notched a total of 170 strikeouts and secured 6 saves, highlighting his versatility and capability as both a starter and reliever.
Henry's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and the increasing emphasis on pitching prowess. Despite not achieving superstar status, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history. His ability to compete in a challenging era laid the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, ensuring his legacy endures among baseball enthusiasts and historians.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 43 | 164 | 62 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 646.3 | 809 | 315 | 42 | 190 | 170 | 4.39 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | BRO | NL | 4 | 6 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 94.3 | 105 | 41 | 28 | 28 | 3.91 | -1313.0 |
| 1924 | BRO | NL | 1 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.0 | 69 | 29 | 15 | 11 | 5.67 | 588.2 |
| 1927 | NY1 | NL | 11 | 6 | 45 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 163.7 | 184 | 77 | 31 | 40 | 4.23 | 1872.8 |
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 6 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 64.0 | 82 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 3.80 | -332.3 |
| 1929 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 6.00 | - |
| 1929 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 6 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 101.3 | 129 | 43 | 31 | 27 | 3.82 | -994.0 |
| 1930 | CHW | AL | 2 | 17 | 35 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 155.0 | 211 | 84 | 48 | 35 | 4.88 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | 216 | 21 | 50 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 17 | 31 | 0.231 | 0.288 | 0.278 | 0.565 | -474.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | SLA | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | BRO | NL | 17 | 35 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.229 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | BRO | NL | 16 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | NY1 | NL | 45 | 55 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.236 | -249.0 |
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 17 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | CHW | AL | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | NY1 | NL | 27 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | CHW | AL | 35 | 51 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0.235 | -225.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 164 | 0 | 34 | 140 | 4 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | SLA | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | SLA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | BRO | P | 17 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| 1924 | BRO | P | 16 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | NY1 | P | 45 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | NY1 | P | 17 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 5 |
| 1929 | CHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | NY1 | P | 27 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 1930 | CHA | P | 35 | 0 | 11 | 42 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 164 |