Henry Milton
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Henry Milton was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Indianapolis ABCs, the Kansas City Monarchs, and the Chicago American Giants. In 207 career games, he hit .282 with 230 hits, 8 home runs, and 95 RBI. Henry Milton was a 5-time All-Star. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 363.
- 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
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 155 lb
- Died
- 6/25/1943 in Crown Point, IN, USA
- Awards
- 5× All-Star
Full name: Henry William Milton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 815 | 190 | 230 | 29 | 17 | 8 | 95 | 84 | 79 | 1 | .282 | .351 | .389 | .740 | 363 |
Career AVG .282 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .351 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .389 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .740 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | AB2 | NSL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1935 | KCM | IND | 12 | 47 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .277 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1936 | KCM | IND | 11 | 44 | 12 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1 | .318 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1937 | KCM | NAL | 52 | 199 | 61 | 55 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 33 | 26 | 0 | .276 | .276 (avg) | .342 (+7%) | .398 (-4%) | .740 (+1%) | 87.3 |
| 1937 | CAG | NAL | 4 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 87.3 |
| 1938 | KCM | NAL | 46 | 185 | 51 | 62 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 27 | 25 | 17 | 0 | .335 | .272 (+23%) | .341 (+14%) | .392 (+28%) | .734 (+22%) | 668.5 |
| 1939 | KCM | NAL | 48 | 192 | 34 | 49 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 0 | .255 | .274 (-7%) | .342 (-6%) | .393 (-9%) | .735 (-7%) | -233.2 |
| 1940 | KCM | NAL | 32 | 126 | 23 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 0 | .262 | .267 (-2%) | .335 (-1%) | .387 (-16%) | .722 (-9%) | -159.5 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 207 | 815 | 190 | 230 | 29 | 17 | 8 | 95 | 84 | 79 | 1 | .282 | — | — | — | — | 450 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (163 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 100 | 369 | 103 | 119 | 5 | 37 | .322 |
| Away | 63 | 210 | 43 | 58 | 2 | 15 | .276 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940-09-08 | KCM | CAG | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-09-01 | KCM | BIR | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-08-14 | KCM | IN8 | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-08-04 | KCM | BIR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-08-04 | KCM | BIR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-08-02 | KCM | IN8 | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1940-07-29 | KCM | CAG | W | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-07-28 | KCM | CAG | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-07-28 | KCM | CAG | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1940-07-14 | KCM | CV9 | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 8 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| OF | 205 | 199 | 253 | 11 | 14 | 2 |
| SS | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | AB2 | SS | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935 | KCM | 2B | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | KCM | OF | 10 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936 | KCM | OF | 11 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | KCM | 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937 | KCM | OF | 51 | 50 | 61 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1937 | CAG | 2B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1937 | CAG | OF | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | KCM | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1938 | KCM | OF | 48 | 46 | 46 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 1939 | KCM | OF | 50 | 48 | 70 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1940 | KCM | OF | 32 | 32 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 8 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 59 |
| Center Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 135 |
Henry Milton: the record in brief
The season rows for Henry Milton begin in 1932. Club by club, the record runs the Indianapolis ABCs (1932), the Kansas City Monarchs (1935 through 1940), and the Chicago American Giants (1937). Milton, born on June 2, 1911, in Winona, MS, USA, is listed as a right fielder and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Size on record: 155 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The bio records the death on June 25, 1943, in Crown Point, IN, USA. Henry Milton was the playing name; the full given name is Henry William.
Milton's career batting table shows 207 games, 815 at bats and 230 hits, a .282 average, adding 8 home runs, 95 runs batted in, and 84 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .351 and .389 give Milton a career OPS of .740. Milton hit .282 while the league hit .276 over the same span, a figure close to average. The highest hit total in a season was 62, in 1938. Milton drove in a season-high 29 runs in 1937.
Frequently Asked Questions about Henry Milton
- Was Henry Milton a pitcher?
- No. Henry Milton was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Henry Milton hit?
- Henry Milton hit 8 career home runs with 230 hits.
- What teams did Henry Milton play for?
- Henry Milton played for 3 teams: the Indianapolis ABCs (1932), the Kansas City Monarchs (1935–1940), and the Chicago American Giants (1937).
- Did Henry Milton win an MVP award?
- No. Henry Milton did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Henry Milton win?
- Henry Milton was selected to 5 All-Star Games.
- What were Henry Milton's career stats?
- In 207 games, Henry Milton had 230 hits, 8 home runs, 95 RBI, 190 runs, and 84 stolen bases, with a .282 batting average.
- What position did Henry Milton play?
- Henry Milton played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Henry Milton and how much did he weigh?
- Henry Milton was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 155 pounds.
- How many home runs did Henry Milton hit each season?
- Henry Milton's home runs by season: 0 in 1932, 0 in 1935, 0 in 1936, 2 in 1937, 3 in 1938, 2 in 1939, and 1 in 1940. His most in one season was 3, in 1938.
- What was Henry Milton's career batting average?
- Henry Milton batted .282 over his career, with 230 hits in 815 at bats.
- How many RBI did Henry Milton have?
- Henry Milton drove in 95 runs in his career.
- Is Henry Milton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Henry Milton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Henry Milton make?
- Henry Milton was selected to 5 All-Star Games.