Mike Henneman
| Mike Henneman | |||
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| Pitcher | |||
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Born: December 11, 1961 St. Charles, Missouri | |||
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MLB debut | |||
| May 11, 1987 for the Detroit Tigers | |||
Last MLB appearance | |||
| September 27, 1996 for the Texas Rangers | |||
Career statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 57–42 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.21 | ||
| Strikeouts | 533 | ||
| Saves | 193 | ||
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Career highlights and awards | |||
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Michael Alan Henneman (born December 11, 1961) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher with a 10-year career from 1987 to 1996. He is currently the pitching coach of the Class AA Erie Seawolves, a minor league affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. He played for the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers, both of the American League, and the Houston Astros of the National League.
Henneman was named The Sporting News Rookie Pitcher of the Year in 1987, and led Tiger relief pitchers in wins and earned run average in both 1987 and 1988. Henneman was elected to the American League All-Star team in 1989.
Henneman has the second most saves (154) in Tigers history, behind only Todd Jones. He was a fan favorite in Detroit and was given the nickname Hennebuttchin due to his cleft chin.
He graduated from St. Pius X High School in Festus, Missouri and attended Jefferson College in nearby Hillsboro.
See also
- Best pitching seasons by a Detroit Tiger
- List of Major League Baseball all-time saves leaders
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference