Henry Thielman
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1902-1903)
Henry Thielman was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1903 for the New York Giants, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 31 career appearances, he went 9-19 with a 3.37 ERA and 64 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 9/2/1942 in New York, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1902-04-17
- Last Game
- 1903-05-15
Full name: Henry Joseph Thielman
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1902 | CIN | NL | 9 | 15 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 211.0 | 201 | 76 | 78 | 49 | 3.24 | 3.17 (-2%) | -2819.0 |
| 1903 | BRO | NL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 4.66 | 3.10 (-50%) | -1418.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 9 | 19 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 246.0 | 240 | 92 | 98 | 64 | 3.37 | — | -4,237 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 123 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 30 | .146 | .222 | .211 | .434 | -646 |
Career AVG .146 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 44.6% below league average.
Career OBP .222 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.
Career SLG .211 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.
Career OPS .434 vs. league average .664 across their career seasons — 34.7% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1902 | CIN | NL | 28 | 91 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 24 | .132 | .266 (-51%) | .321 (-45%) | .343 (-49%) | .665 (-47%) | 0.0 |
| 1903 | BRO | NL | 9 | 23 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | .217 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 43 | 123 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 30 | .146 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (74 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 72 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 5 | .153 |
| Away | 16 | 52 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | .135 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 124.0 | 127 | 34 | 46 | 38 | 2.47 |
| Away | 15 | 122.0 | 113 | 43 | 51 | 27 | 3.17 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-05-15 | BRO | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-05-14 | BRO | CHC | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1903-05-13 | BRO | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1903-05-12 | BRO | CHC | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1903-05-09 | BRO | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-05-08 | BRO | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-05-06 | BRO | NY1 | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-04-30 | BRO | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-04-24 | BRO | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1902-09-21 | CIN | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-05-12 | BRO | CHC | L | 9.0 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1903-05-08 | BRO | BSN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1903-04-30 | BRO | BSN | L | 9.0 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1903-04-24 | BRO | PHI | L | 9.0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 1902-09-21 | CIN | STL | W | 11.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902-09-15 | CIN | CHC | L | 9.0 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1902-09-12 | CIN | BRO | L | 8.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-09-08 | CIN | PHI | W | 9.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 1902-09-03 | CIN | NY1 | W | 9.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1902-09-01 | CIN | BSN | L | 8.2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 31 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan College | New York | NY | 1901 |
Henry Thielman: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 17, 1902 and the final game on May 15, 1903, Henry Thielman built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the New York Giants (1902), the Cincinnati Reds (1902), and the Brooklyn Superbas (1903). At 5'11" and 175 pounds, Thielman is listed as a pitcher. Thielman both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is October 3, 1880, in St. Cloud, MN, USA. Thielman's death is recorded on September 2, 1942, in New York, NY, USA. The given name on file is Henry Joseph Thielman.
Thielman pitched in 31 games, starting 28, and finished with a 9-19 record and 3.37 ERA. The totals include 64 strikeouts and 25 complete games. Against a 3.14 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.37 mark was 7.3% worse. No season topped the 9 wins of 1902. In 1902, one of the busiest seasons, Thielman posted a 3.24 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.17.
Frequently Asked Questions about Henry Thielman
- What years did Henry Thielman play?
- Henry Thielman played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1903.
- Was Henry Thielman a pitcher?
- Yes. Henry Thielman pitched in the major leagues, recording 9 wins and 64 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Henry Thielman hit?
- Henry Thielman hit 1 career home run with 18 hits.
- What teams did Henry Thielman play for?
- Henry Thielman played for 3 teams: the New York Giants (1902), the Cincinnati Reds (1902), and the Brooklyn Superbas (1903).
- What were Henry Thielman's career stats?
- In 31 games, Henry Thielman went 9-19 with a 3.37 ERA, 64 strikeouts, 246.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Henry Thielman play?
- Henry Thielman played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Henry Thielman and how much did he weigh?
- Henry Thielman was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Henry Thielman's career ERA?
- Henry Thielman finished with a 3.37 career ERA, going 9-19 with 64 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Henry Thielman have?
- Henry Thielman recorded 64 career strikeouts.
- Is Henry Thielman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Henry Thielman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.