Gunnar Henderson Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 220 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 6/29/2001 (22)
- Experience
- 2
- College
- None
Gunnar Henderson Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Gunnar Henderson News
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson enjoyed a big day at the plate in Friday's win over the visiting Seattle Mariners, homering and tripling during the victory. Henderson homered on a fly ball to center field to knot the game up at one run apiece in the first inning, later tripling on a sharp line drive to left field to score Jorge Mateo and make it a four-run ballgame in the eighth. The 22-year-old reigning American League Rookie of the Year was quieting down in May following a roaring start to the season, going just 8-for-45 (.178) with two long balls in 52 plate appearances this month before Friday's outing, but he returned to form in this one. Henderson will face Seattle two more times this series, but he's batting only .217 (5-for-23) with the aforementioned big fly and three RBI in seven career games against the Mariners.
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson is hitting in the cleanup spot on Wednesday as he faces the visiting Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. This will be the first time in 2024 that Henderson has hit anywhere in the lineup besides leadoff. The 22-year-old left-handed hitter got off to a hot start in April but has been a bit quiet so far in May. On the year as a whole, he's hitting .264 (42-for-159) with 12 home runs, 27 RBI, six stolen bases and 30 runs scored in 40 games in just his third MLB season. Since the calendar flipped to May, he's gone just 8-for-42 (.191) with two homers and three RBI. Henderson is hitting .317 (19-for-60) with four of his 12 homers against southpaws this year, so don't sit him just because he's cooled off and is facing a left-hander on Wednesday. Third baseman Jordan Westburg is hitting leadoff for the O's.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman/shortstop Gunnar Henderson continued his power display in Monday's 2-0 win over the Yankees. Henderson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a strikeout. He was also hit by a pitch. The 22-year-old is now tied for the league lead with 10 HR and owns a .289/.352/.632 slash line with 23 RBI and six stolen bases. He showed huge fantasy potential last season in terms of power and speed and has taken a step forward in average so far this season.
Batting Order
1 | Gunnar Henderson |
2 | Adley Rutschman |
3 | Ryan O'Hearn |
4 | Ryan Mountcastle |
5 | Anthony Santander |
6 | Colton Cowser |
7 | Jordan Westburg |
8 | Kyle Stowers |
9 | Jorge Mateo |
Gunnar Henderson Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Gunnar Henderson |
2 | Adley Rutschman |
3 | Ryan O'Hearn |
4 | Ryan Mountcastle |
5 | Anthony Santander |
6 | Colton Cowser |
7 | Jordan Westburg |
8 | Kyle Stowers |
9 | Jorge Mateo |
Baltimore Orioles third baseman/shortstop Gunnar Henderson showed why he was one of fantasy's top prospects in 2023. The American League Rookie of the Year slashed .255/.325/.489 with 28 home runs, 100 runs scored, 82 RBI, and 10 stolen bases. The 22-year-old struggled mightily to start the season, slashing .201/.332/.370 through May but improved to a .276/.322/.534 slash line the rest of the way. He also struggled against left-handed pitching but still managed strong overall numbers. He hit the ball very hard and had a .306 BABIP, so there is certainly some room for improvement in his batting average. His counting stats should also remain strong while hitting in the middle of an excellent O's lineup. Henderson is currently being drafted at pick 30 overall, making him the fifth 3B and sixth SS off the board. Other hitters are going after Henderson who offer similar profiles at a slightly cheaper price. However, given the relative tier drop-offs at his position, particularly shortstop, Henderson's current ADP does not seem like an overpay, given how he performed last year in just his rookie season.