Henry Presswood
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Henry Presswood was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Buckeyes. In 5 career games, he hit .308 with 4 hits. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 150 lb
- Died
- 12/27/2014 in Chicago, IL, USA
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .308 | .400 | .308 | .708 | 0 |
Career AVG .308 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +16.7% above league average.
Career OBP .400 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +17.6% above league average.
Career SLG .308 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.
Career OPS .708 vs. league average .719 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CBE | NAL | 5 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .400 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-08-11 | CVB | BIR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-08 | CVB | BIR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-08 | CVB | BIR | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-07-18 | CVB | BIR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-06-13 | CVB | KCM | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-06-06 | CVB | MEM | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-06-04 | CVB | CAG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-05-30 | CVB | CAG | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Henry Presswood
- Was Henry Presswood a pitcher?
- No. Henry Presswood was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Henry Presswood hit?
- Henry Presswood hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Henry Presswood's career batting average?
- Henry Presswood batted .308 over his career, with 4 hits in 13 at bats.
- Is Henry Presswood in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Henry Presswood has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Henry Presswood play for?
- Henry Presswood played for the Cleveland Buckeyes.