Henri Rondeau, baseball player, 1913-1916

Henri Rondeau

Born: 5/5/1887 in Danielson, CT, USA

Died: 5/28/1943 in Woonsocket, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-11 | Final Game: 1916-07-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Henri Joseph Rondeau

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Biography

Henri Rondeau was a professional baseball player born in 1887, who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 until 1916. Primarily a position player, Rondeau's career spanned 99 games during which he made a modest impact at the plate, recording 56 hits, including one home run, and driving in 37 runs. His batting average stood at .206, reflecting the challenges many hitters faced during the early 20th century, a period characterized by a strong emphasis on pitching and defense, often referred to as the deadball era. Rondeau's playing style was marked by his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his total of 9 stolen bases throughout his career. While he may not have been among the most celebrated players of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for were integral in the context of the rapidly evolving game of baseball in the early 1900s. His career, which concluded on July 1, 1916, left a lasting legacy as part of the tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the dedication and perseverance of players during a transformative era in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
99 272 28 56 7 3 1 37 9 36 37 0.206 0.305 0.265 0.570 -226.5

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .265 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.570 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1913 DET AL 35 70 5 13 2 0 0 5 1 14 16 0.186 .259 (-29%) .325 (-1%) .345 (-38%) .670 (-20%) -172.2
1915 WSN AL 14 40 3 7 0 0 0 4 1 4 3 0.175 — — — — 0.0
1916 WSN AL 50 162 20 36 5 3 1 28 7 18 18 0.222 .248 (-11%) .314 (-1%) .326 (-5%) .640 (-3%) -54.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 0 54 4 4 1
C 16 0 46 22 0 1
OF 59 0 139 6 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 DET 1B 6 0 54 4 4 1
1913 DET C 16 0 46 22 0 1
1915 WS1 OF 11 0 29 2 0 0
1916 WS1 OF 48 0 110 4 5 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 16
First Base 6
Left Field 44
Right Field 17