Earl Henry
Born: 6/10/1917 in Roseville, OH, USA
Died: 12/10/2002 in Zanesville, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1944-09-23 | Final Game: 1945-07-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 172 lbs
Full name: Earl Clifford Henry
Biography
Earl Henry was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1917, who played during a brief stint in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1945. Henry's career unfolded during a unique period in baseball history, characterized by the impact of World War II, which saw many star players serving in the military and opened opportunities for others to step into the limelight. Despite the challenges of the era, Henry made his mark on the mound with a record of 1-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.03 over his career.
Throughout his time in the league, Henry recorded a total of 15 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, though he did not attain any saves. His contributions, while perhaps not as celebrated as those of his contemporaries, reflected the spirit of perseverance and determination that many players demonstrated during a time when the game was evolving. Henry's legacy, though modest in terms of statistics, remains a testament to the countless athletes who played during this transitional period in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39.3 | 38 | 22 | 0 | 23 | 15 | 5.03 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 4.58 | 460.1 |
| 1945 | CLE | AL | 0 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 20 | 13 | 20 | 10 | 5.40 | -512.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.222 | 0.300 | 0.222 | 0.522 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CLE | AL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | CLE | AL | 16 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 17 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CLE | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | CLE | P | 15 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |