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 third baseman/shortstop Gunnar Henderson continued tearing the cover off the ball in Wednesday's 13-4 Grapefruit League win over the Philadelphia Phillies, going yard with a two-run home run in the second inning. It was Henderson's first homer of the spring, but he's absolutely raked by hitting .464 with four RBI and a 1.197 OPS through 28 at-bats to this point. The 22-year-old former top prospect fully broke out for the O's during his first full season in the major leagues in 2023, taking home an American League Rookie of the Year trophy as well as a Silver Slugger award courtesy of a .255/.325/.489 triple-slash line, 28 round-trippers, 82 RBI, 100 runs scored, and 10 stolen bases over 560 ABs. Carrying a 31 NFBC ADP this spring, Henderson holds exciting five-category upside in the early rounds of drafts from a premium lineup spot in a stacked Baltimore offense.
Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson (oblique) said he will be in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Monday against the Minnesota Twins for his spring training debut. Henderson has been held back in camp as a precaution due to a sore oblique, but he's ready to roll now and will be fine for Opening Day at the end of the month. It was also announced on Monday by manager Brandon Hyde that Henderson will spend the majority of his time at shortstop this season, although the skipper did say third base is "still an option." The 22-year-old played more third base than short last year, but Baltimore plans to use Henderson as more of a shortstop in 2024, meaning Jorge Mateo will be shifted to more of a utility role for the O's. Jackson Holliday may have to focus more on second base, while Jordan Westburg should be more of an option at the hot corner.
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that third baseman Gunnar Henderson (oblique) is expected to play in the team's Grapefruit League game on Monday. The Orioles have held Henderson out of the early spring training slate due to an oblique injury that he suffered early in camp. The 22-year-old's injury was never considered serious, though, and they have been slow-playing him strictly as a precaution. As long as he doesn't suffer a setback with his oblique injury once he begins playing in Grapefruit League games, he should be just fine for Opening Day in late March. Henderson backed up the hype as one of the faces of the future for the franchise with a breakout 2023 season, and he should be considered a top-five fantasy third base target in upcoming drafts.
Batting Order
1 | Gunnar Henderson |
2 | Adley Rutschman |
3 | Ryan Mountcastle |
4 | Anthony Santander |
5 | Austin Hays |
6 | Jordan Westburg |
7 | Cedric Mullins |
8 | Ramón Urías |
9 | Jorge Mateo |
Gunnar Henderson Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Gunnar Henderson |
2 | Adley Rutschman |
3 | Ryan Mountcastle |
4 | Anthony Santander |
5 | Austin Hays |
6 | Jordan Westburg |
7 | Cedric Mullins |
8 | Ramón Urías |
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.