Henry Oxley
Born: 1/4/1858 in Covehead, PE, CAN
Died: 10/12/1945 in Somerville, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-07-30 | Final Game: 1884-10-10
Bats: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 163 lbs
Full name: Henry Havelock Oxley
Biography
Henry Oxley, born in 1858, had a brief and unremarkable career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player in the late 19th century. His professional tenure spanned from July 30, 1884, to October 10, 1884, during which he participated in only three games. Despite his limited appearances, Oxley's involvement in the sport coincided with a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play.
Throughout his career, Oxley struggled to make an impact on the field, finishing with a batting average of .0, tallying zero hits, home runs, or RBIs. His performance reflects the challenges many players faced during this era, as the competition was fierce and the game was evolving. Although Oxley's statistical contributions were minimal, his presence in the early days of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who paved the way for future generations, even if their careers were not marked by significant achievements.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.125 | 0.000 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | NY4 | AA | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 3 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | NY1 | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | NY4 | C | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 3 |