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Rickey Henderson

Outfielder14 seasons1979–1998

Biography

Rickey Henderson was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born December 25, 1958 in Chicago, IL. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 10" and 190 pounds, Rickey Henderson debuted on June 24, 1979 and last played on September 19, 2003.

Over 3081 major-league games, Rickey Henderson batted .279 with 3055 hits, 297 home runs, and 1115 RBI in 10961 at-bats.

Every one of Rickey's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
December 25, 1958
Birthplace
Chicago, IL
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
Right / Left
Height / Weight
5' 10", 190 lb
MLB Debut
June 24, 1979
Final Game
September 19, 2003
Seasons with A's
14

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 3081 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
3081109612295305551066297111521901694.279.401.419.820
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1979Oakland Athletics8935196126.274
1980Oakland Athletics158591179953.303
1981Oakland Athletics108423135635.319
1982Oakland Athletics1495361431051.267
1983Oakland Athletics145513150948.292
1984Oakland Athletics1425021471658.293
1985New York Yankees1435471722472.314
1986New York Yankees1536081602874.263
1987New York Yankees953581041737.291
1988New York Yankees140554169650.305
1989New York Yankees6523558322.247
1989Oakland Athletics8530690935.294
1989?1505411481257.274
1990Oakland Athletics1364891592861.325
1991Oakland Athletics1344701261857.268
1992Oakland Athletics1173961121546.283
1993Oakland Athletics903181041747.327
1993Toronto Blue Jays4416335412.215
1993?1344811392159.289
1994Oakland Athletics8729677620.260
1995Oakland Athletics112407122954.300
1996San Diego Padres148465112929.241
1997San Diego Padres8828879627.274
1997Anaheim Angels321152127.183
1997?120403100834.248
1998Oakland Athletics1525421281457.236
1999New York Mets1214381381242.315
2000New York Mets31962102.219
2000Seattle Mariners9232477430.238
2000?12342098432.233
2001San Diego Padres12337986842.227
2002Boston Red Sox7217940516.223
2003Los Angeles Dodgers30721525.208

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Rickey Henderson appears across the 1979-1984, 1989-1995, 1998 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Rickey Henderson played 1704 games with 1768 hits and 648 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Rickey Henderson.

Mark McGwireTerry SteinbachDennis EckersleyCarney LansfordCurt YoungDwayne MurphyMike NorrisRick Langford

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Rickey Henderson play?
Rickey Henderson was an outfielder who batted right-handed and threw left-handed.
When did Rickey Henderson play for the Athletics?
Rickey Henderson appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1979-1984, 1989-1995, 1998.
Where was Rickey Henderson born?
Rickey Henderson was born on December 25, 1958 in Chicago, IL.
What were Rickey Henderson's MLB career stats?
Over 3081 MLB games, Rickey Henderson hit .279 with 3055 hits, 297 home runs, and 1115 RBI.

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