Dwayne Henry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dwayne Henry |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: February 16, 1962 Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: September 7, 1984, for the Texas Rangers | |||
| NPB: April 13, 1994, for the Chunichi Dragons | |||
| CPBL: March 25, 1997, for the Wei Chuan Dragons | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| MLB: September 30, 1995, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
| NPB: October 4, 1994, for the Chunichi Dragons | |||
| CPBL: October 5, 2000, for the Chinatrust Whales | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 14–15 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.65 | ||
| Strikeouts | 275 | ||
| NPB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 3–7 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.48 | ||
| Strikeouts | 70 | ||
| CPBL statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 10–9 | ||
| Earned run average | 2.82 | ||
| Strikeouts | 170 | ||
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Dwayne Allen Henry, born on February 16, 1962, is a former professional baseball player. He was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for several teams, including the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers.
In 1994, Henry also played baseball in Japan for the Chunichi Dragons. Later, he played in Taiwan for the Wei Chuan Dragons and Chinatrust Whales.
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Dwayne Henry's Baseball Journey
Dwayne Henry started his professional baseball career after being chosen in the 1980 Major League Baseball Draft. He was picked in the second round, which is a great achievement.
Making His MLB Debut
Henry made his first appearance in a Major League Baseball game on September 7, 1984. He was pitching for the Texas Rangers. In that game, he got his very first MLB strikeout against a player named Chris Speier.
Playing for Many Teams
Dwayne Henry played for many different teams during his career. In Major League Baseball, he played for:
- The Texas Rangers from 1984 to 1988
- The Atlanta Braves in 1989 and 1990
- The Houston Astros in 1991
- The Cincinnati Reds in 1992 and 1993
- The Seattle Mariners in 1993
- The Detroit Tigers in 1995
His time in MLB ended when the Detroit Tigers released him on October 12, 1995.
International Baseball Experience
Beyond MLB, Henry also played baseball in other countries.
- In 1994, he played in Japan for the Chunichi Dragons in Nippon Professional Baseball.
- From 1997 to 1998, he played in Taiwan for the Wei Chuan Dragons.
- In 2000, he played for the Chinatrust Whales, also in Taiwan.
Other Leagues
Dwayne Henry also played in other baseball leagues. These included Minor League Baseball and independent leagues. He played for teams like the Somerset Patriots and Newark Bears. He even played in Mexico for the Broncos de Reynosa.
Hall of Fame Recognition
In 2011, Dwayne Henry was honored for his sports career. He was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame. This means his achievements in sports are recognized and celebrated in his home state.
