John Henry
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910-1918)
John Henry was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1918 for the Washington Senators and the Boston Braves, a span of 9 seasons. In 687 career games, he hit .207 with 397 hits, 2 home runs, and 171 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 11/24/1941 in Fort Huachuca, AZ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-07-08
- Last Game
- 1918-08-10
Full name: John Park Henry
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 687 | 1,920 | 161 | 397 | 54 | 15 | 2 | 171 | 55 | 244 | 271 | .207 | .303 | .254 | .557 | -3,810 |
Career AVG .207 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.
Career SLG .254 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.
Career OPS .557 vs. league average .659 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | WS1 | AL | 28 | 87 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 22 | .149 | .249 (-40%) | .317 (-47%) | .326 (-44%) | .644 (-45%) | -587.9 |
| 1911 | WS1 | AL | 85 | 261 | 24 | 53 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 25 | 32 | .203 | .266 (-24%) | .336 (-19%) | .356 (-38%) | .693 (-29%) | -1114.2 |
| 1912 | WS1 | AL | 66 | 191 | 23 | 37 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 31 | 28 | .194 | .268 (-28%) | .335 (-8%) | .358 (-37%) | .694 (-23%) | -591.1 |
| 1913 | WS1 | AL | 96 | 273 | 26 | 61 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 26 | 5 | 30 | 43 | .223 | .259 (-14%) | .325 (-5%) | .345 (-15%) | .670 (-10%) | -369.7 |
| 1914 | WS1 | AL | 92 | 261 | 22 | 44 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 7 | 37 | 47 | .169 | .255 (-34%) | .322 (-15%) | .339 (-33%) | .661 (-24%) | -890.2 |
| 1915 | WS1 | AL | 95 | 277 | 20 | 61 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 10 | 36 | 28 | .220 | .250 (-12%) | .318 (+1%) | .332 (-16%) | .651 (-8%) | -196.8 |
| 1916 | WS1 | AL | 117 | 305 | 28 | 76 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 46 | 12 | 49 | 40 | .249 | .248 (avg) | .314 (+16%) | .326 (-6%) | .640 (+5%) | 532.9 |
| 1917 | WS1 | AL | 65 | 163 | 10 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 24 | 16 | .190 | .248 (-24%) | .312 (-3%) | .323 (-30%) | .635 (-17%) | -307.7 |
| 1918 | BSN | NL | 43 | 102 | 6 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 15 | .206 | .255 (-19%) | .318 (-11%) | .326 (-31%) | .645 (-21%) | -285.5 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 687 | 1,920 | 161 | 397 | 54 | 15 | 2 | 171 | 55 | 244 | 271 | .207 | — | — | — | — | -3,810 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (689 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 334 | 888 | 74 | 187 | 1 | 83 | .211 |
| Away | 355 | 1037 | 86 | 211 | 1 | 92 | .203 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918-08-10 | BSN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-01 | BSN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-07-31 | BSN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-07-27 | BSN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-07-26 | BSN | CIN | W | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-07-25 | BSN | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-07-22 | BSN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-07-21 | BSN | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-07-16 | BSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-07-14 | BSN | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 40 | 8 | 406 | 34 | 10 | 15 |
| C | 629 | 12 | 3055 | 826 | 87 | 67 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | WS1 | 1B | 10 | 8 | 105 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| 1910 | WS1 | C | 18 | 12 | 60 | 28 | 1 | 4 |
| 1911 | WS1 | 1B | 30 | 0 | 301 | 27 | 10 | 9 |
| 1911 | WS1 | C | 51 | 0 | 248 | 96 | 11 | 6 |
| 1912 | WS1 | C | 65 | 0 | 347 | 113 | 11 | 7 |
| 1913 | WS1 | C | 96 | 0 | 476 | 127 | 11 | 9 |
| 1914 | WS1 | C | 92 | 0 | 513 | 124 | 13 | 9 |
| 1915 | WS1 | C | 94 | 0 | 478 | 122 | 17 | 4 |
| 1916 | WS1 | C | 116 | 0 | 538 | 124 | 13 | 17 |
| 1917 | WS1 | C | 59 | 0 | 274 | 54 | 4 | 6 |
| 1918 | BSN | C | 38 | 0 | 121 | 38 | 6 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 629 |
| First Base | 42 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Amherst | MA | 1907, 1909, 1910 |
Most Similar Players
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John Henry (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
John Henry: the record in brief
The profile opens with John Henry's first major league game on July 8, 1910; the last one listed came on August 10, 1918. By club, Henry's seasons break down as the Washington Senators (1910 through 1917) and the Boston Braves (1918). Henry, born on December 26, 1889, in Amherst, MA, USA, is listed as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 0 inches and 180 pounds. Henry died on November 24, 1941, in Fort Huachuca, AZ, USA. On the record, John Henry was born John Park Henry.
In 687 games and 1,920 at bats, Henry batted .207 with 397 hits, along with 2 home runs, 171 RBI, and 55 stolen bases. Henry got on base at a .303 rate and slugged .254 (.557 OPS). Over the seasons Henry played, league hitters batted .256; the .207 career figure is 19.1% below that. No season topped the 76 hits of 1916. The RBI column peaks at 46 in 1916. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .249 in 1916, did not top the league's .248.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Henry
- What years did John Henry play?
- John Henry played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1918.
- Was John Henry a pitcher?
- No. John Henry was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did John Henry hit?
- John Henry hit 2 career home runs with 397 hits.
- What was John Henry's career batting average?
- John Henry batted .207 over his career, with 397 hits in 1,920 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Henry have?
- John Henry drove in 171 runs in his career.
- Is John Henry in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Henry has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.