Jim Henry
Born: 6/26/1910 in Danville, VA, USA
Died: 8/15/1976 in Memphis, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1936-04-23 | Final Game: 1939-05-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: James Francis Henry
Biography
Jim Henry, born in 1910, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in the major leagues during the late 1930s. His career spanned from 1936 to 1939, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Henry played in an era that emphasized the importance of pitching, and he contributed to his teams with a record of 6-2, showcasing both skill and reliability on the mound.
Throughout his brief career, Henry recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.79 and accumulated 51 strikeouts, highlighting his ability to miss bats despite the challenges of the time. In addition to his win-loss record, he also notched one save, demonstrating his versatility as a pitcher capable of closing games. Though his time in the major leagues was relatively short, Jim Henry's contributions during a pivotal time in baseball history remain a testament to his talent and dedication to the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 33 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 114.7 | 114 | 61 | 15 | 59 | 51 | 4.79 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | BOS | AL | 5 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 76.3 | 75 | 39 | 40 | 36 | 4.60 | -2235.0 |
| 1937 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 5.28 | -607.3 |
| 1939 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23.0 | 24 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 5.09 | -559.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.083 | 0.154 | 0.139 | 0.293 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | BOS | AL | 22 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.115 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | BOS | AL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | PHI | NL | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 33 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | BOS | P | 21 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | BOS | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939 | PHI | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 33 |