Gunnar Henderson

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Baltimore Orioles · SS

Age 256' 3" · 230 lbsBats Left

#165 Current#14 Preseason#38 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

Coming off a disappointing 2026 season marked by a .224 average and significant regression across the board, the 25-year-old shortstop faces serious questions about his fantasy value heading into 2027. His 2025 campaign as an All-Star demonstrated elite potential with 30 stolen bases, 85 runs, and a .274 average, but the sharp decline in batting average, power output, and speed suggests either health concerns or mechanical issues that need resolution. The former AL Rookie of the Year still possesses the talent and youth to bounce back, making him a calculated risk for managers willing to bank on a rebound, though his 2026 performance has substantially diminished his upside outlook. Until he shows signs of returning to 2025 form, Henderson represents a volatile commodity in drafts rather than a reliable source of runs, RBIs, and steals.

News Updates

Gunnar Henderson homers in three-hit game
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a triple in Monday's 4-3 victory over the Blue Jays. The hot performance demonstrates continued offensive production from the elite infielder.
Sep 22, 2026
Gunnar Henderson Homers as Orioles Fight for Playoff Spot
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson hit a solo home run in an 8th-inning blast that helped keep the team's October hopes alive with a 2-1 victory over New York on Monday. Henderson's timely power stroke contributed to a crucial win during this tight pennant race. The Orioles remain competitive despite recent setbacks.
Sep 15, 2026
Gunnar Henderson heats up with 4-for-4 night for Orioles
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson went 4-for-4 Friday night against Tampa Bay, helping snap the Rays' nine-game winning streak with a 6-5 victory. Henderson's hot performance signals he may be rounding back into form after a recent slump, making him relevant again for fantasy purposes.
Aug 15, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2022	Baltimore Orioles	34	132	116	.259	4	18	12	1	34	.348	.440	.788
2023	Baltimore Orioles	150	622	560	.255	28	82	100	10	159	.325	.489	.814
2024	Baltimore Orioles	159	719	630	.281	37	92	118	21	159	.364	.529	.893
2025	Baltimore Orioles	154	651	577	.274	17	68	85	30	137	.349	.438	.787
2026	Baltimore Orioles	158	702	623	.225	24	59	88	10	156	.309	.403	.712
Career	Totals	655	2826	2506	.259	110	319	403	72	645	.338	.464	.802

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2019	GCL Orioles	29	121	108	.259	1	11	21	2	28	.331	.370	.701
2021	3 teams▼	105	463	399	.258	17	74	68	16	143	.350	.476	.826
2022	2 teams▼	112	503	407	.297	19	76	101	22	116	.416	.531	.947
2025	Norfolk Tides	5	20	19	.263	2	4	2	0	4	.300	.579	.879
Career	Totals	251	1107	933	.275	39	165	192	40	291	.377	.490	.867

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
7	29	26	.308	1	1	2	0	8	.379	.538	.917

30 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
30	123	109	.239	4	8	12	0	28	.325	.422	.747

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg89.2 mph

Max EV111.9 mph

Launch Angle12.2°

Barrel %7.7%

K %22.2%

Hard Hit %43.3%

Sprint Speed28.2 ft/s

Bat Speed74.1 mph

Whiff %23.3%

Chase %30.4%

xBA0.246

xSLG0.401

xwOBA0.322

GB%44.1%

FB%26.0%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2022

Baltimore Orioles

132

116

.259

.348

.440

.788

2023

Baltimore Orioles

150

622

560

.255

100

159

.325

.489

.814

2024

Baltimore Orioles

159

719

630

.281

118

159

.364

.529

.893

2025

Baltimore Orioles

154

651

577

.274

137

.349

.438

.787

2026

Baltimore Orioles

158

702

623

.225

156

.309

.403

.712

Career

Totals

655

2826

2506

.259

110

319

403

645

.338

.464

.802

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2019

GCL Orioles

121

108

.259

.331

.370

.701

2021

3 teams▼

105

463

399

.258

143

.350

.476

.826

2022

2 teams▼

112

503

407

.297

101

116

.416

.531

.947

2025

Norfolk Tides

.263

.300

.579

.879

Career

Totals

251

1107

933

.275

165

192

291

.377

.490

.867

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

.308

.379

.538

.917

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

123

109

.239

.325

.422

.747