Clay Hensley
Born: 8/31/1979 in Tomball, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2005-07-20 | Final Game: 2012-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Clayton Allen Hensley
Biography
Clay Hensley was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2012. Born in 1979, Hensley showcased his talents on the mound during a career that spanned over seven seasons. He finished his career with a record of 28-34 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0, reflecting his ability to navigate the challenges of competitive hitting during his era. Hensley recorded a total of 371 strikeouts and achieved 10 saves, demonstrating his versatility and effectiveness as both a starter and a reliever.
Hensley began his Major League career with the San Diego Padres, where he made a significant impact through his ability to generate strikeouts and manage games effectively. He also played for the Florida Marlins and the Kansas City Royals, contributing to each team's pitching staff with his unique skill set. Hensley's career unfolded during a time when pitching was increasingly challenged by powerful lineups, making his achievements particularly noteworthy. His contributions to the game highlight the importance of reliable pitching in the landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 34 | 271 | 49 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 517.0 | 471 | 230 | 39 | 239 | 371 | 4.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 1 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.7 | 33 | 9 | 17 | 28 | 1.70 | - |
| 2006 | SDP | NL | 11 | 12 | 37 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 187.0 | 174 | 77 | 76 | 122 | 3.71 | - |
| 2007 | SDP | NL | 2 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 62 | 38 | 32 | 30 | 6.84 | - |
| 2008 | SDP | NL | 1 | 2 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 36 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 5.31 | - |
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 3 | 4 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 75.0 | 54 | 18 | 29 | 77 | 2.16 | - |
| 2011 | MIA | NL | 6 | 7 | 37 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.7 | 62 | 39 | 30 | 46 | 5.19 | - |
| 2012 | SFG | NL | 4 | 5 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 50.7 | 50 | 26 | 30 | 42 | 4.62 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | 87 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 46 | 0.092 | 0.132 | 0.115 | 0.247 | -594.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 24 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SDP | NL | 39 | 48 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 0.083 | -594.9 |
| 2007 | SDP | NL | 13 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SDP | NL | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 68 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | MIA | NL | 37 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | SFG | NL | 60 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NLDS2 | SDN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2005 | NLDS1 | SDN | 3 | 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 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2.45 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NLDS2 | SDN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2005 | NLDS1 | SDN | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3.86 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 271 | 49 | 33 | 79 | 5 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SDN | P | 24 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | SDN | P | 37 | 29 | 16 | 27 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | SDN | P | 13 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | SDN | P | 32 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | FLO | P | 68 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | FLO | P | 37 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SFN | P | 60 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 271 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SFN | NL | $750,000 |
| 2011 | FLO | NL | $1,400,000 |
| 2010 | FLO | NL | $425,000 |
| 2008 | SDN | NL | $410,000 |
| 2007 | SDN | NL | $392,000 |
| 2006 | SDN | NL | $329,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,706,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar University | Beaumont | TX | 2002 |
| Alvin Community College | Alvin | TX | 2000, 2001 |