Mike Henneman

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Mike Henneman
Pitcher
Born: December 11, 1961 (1961-12-11) (age 46)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 11, 1987
for the Detroit Tigers
Final game
September 27, 1996
for the Texas Rangers
Career statistics
Won-Loss Record     57-42
ERA     3.21
Saves     193
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • Named The Sporting News Rookie Pitcher of the Year in 1987
  • All-Star (AL): 1989
  • Led AL in Won-Loss % (.786) in 1987
  • Detroit Tigers All-Time Games Finished Leader (369)
  • Ranks 37th on MLB All-Time Saves List (193)
  • Ranks 44th on MLB All-Time Games Finished List (432)

Michael Alan Henneman (born December 11, 1961 in St. Charles, Missouri) was a pitcher with a 10-year career from 1987 to 1996. He played for the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers, both of the American League, and the Houston Astros of the National League.

Henneman was elected to the American League All-Star team in 1989. He has the second most saves (154) in Detroit Tigers history, behind only Todd Jones.

He was named The Sporting News Rookie Pitcher of the Year in 1987.

Henneman was also famous for having the largest cleft chin in baseball during his playing days.

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