The Henderson Hens was a primary moniker of the minor league baseball teams based in Henderson, Kentucky in various seasons between 1896 and 1916. Henderson teams played as members of the Kentucky–Indiana League and Pennyrile League in 1896, Central League in 1897 and Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League (1903–1905, 1911–1914, 1916). Henderson hosted minor league games at Fairgrounds Park.
14-828: Today, Henderson hosts the Henderson Flash, a summer collegiate baseball team. Minor league play in Henderson, Kentucky began in 1896, with the team playing in two leagues. The Henderson team began the season in the Pennyrile League, which folded and then restarted on June 22, 1896, renamed as the Kentucky–Indiana League . Henderson had a 9–15 record in the Kentucky–Indiana League when the team disbanded on August 3, 1896. The league folded shortly after, with Henderson finishing 6.0 games behind
28-639: A 39–31 overall record, ending the season 1.5 games behind the first place Evansville Brewers . In 1903, the Henderson Blue Birds became charter members of the eight–team Class D level Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League , which became known informally as the KITTY League. In the first season of play in the new league, the Blue Birds finished with a 48–60 record in the final standings. Henderson placed fourth, finishing 19.0 games behind
42-614: A no–hitter in a 1–0 Henderson victory over the Owensboro Distillers . The 1914 Henderson Hens placed third in the Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League. Under returning manager Ward Snyder, Henderson finished with a 64–58 record. The Hens finished 12.5 games behind the first place Cairo Egyptians in the six–team league. James Leach of the Hens threw a perfect game in a 7–inning win on August 29, 1914. Leach
56-540: The United States and Canada featuring players who have attended at least one year of college and have at least one year of athletic eligibility remaining. Generally, they operate from early June to early August. In contrast to college baseball , which allow aluminum or other composite baseball bats , players in these leagues use only wooden bats, hence the common nickname of these leagues as "wood-bat leagues". Collegiate summer leagues allow college baseball players
70-533: The 1912 Hens. On July 21, 1912, Fred Ostendorf of Henderson pitched a no-hitter against the Cairo Egyptians. Ostendorf and Henderson won the game 2–0. Continuing Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League play, the 1913 Henderson Hens finished with a record of 70–55. The team placed fourth in the standings under managers Dave Anderson and Ward Snyder. The Hens finished 9.0 games behind the champion Paducah Chiefs . On August 7, 1913, Henderson's Tom Rogers threw
84-584: The ability to compete using professional rules and equipment, giving them experience and allowing professional scouts the opportunity to observe players under such conditions. To find a collegiate summer team, players work with their college coaches and prospective teams' general managers. They report to summer leagues after completing their spring collegiate season with their NCAA , NAIA , NJCAA , CCCAA , and NWAC teams. Some players arrive late due to their college team's postseason play, which sometimes runs into early June. In some cases, players are drafted during
98-496: The collegiate summer season. These draftees can remain with their collegiate summer team until they sign a professional contract. During the season, players are housed by volunteer host families and bussed to and from road games. The leagues vary greatly in their attendances, quality of play, and ability to attract scouts. The Alaska Baseball League (ABL) and the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) are considered
112-508: The eight–team league with an overall record of 46–43. The team finished 12.0 games behind the first place Hopkinsville Hoppers . Miles Bradshaw and Stelle managed the McLeansboro/Henderson team in 1911. The 1912 Hens placed second in the Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League. With a record of 52–48, Henderson finished 17.5 games behind the first place Clarksville Rebels in the six–team league. Offa Neal and Ward Snyder managed
126-538: The first place Cairo Egyptians , playing the season under manager Peter Webber. The Henderson Blue Birds returned to play in 1904 and again placed fourth in the Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League standings. Henderson compiled a record of 54–68 under manager Clyde McNutt. The Blue Birds finished 19.5 games behind the first place Paducah Indians in the final standings. In 1905, the Henderson Hens continued Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League play, but folded during
140-566: The first place Madisonville . The Henderson managers were Phil Reccius and Coleman. In 1897, Henderson resumed minor league play during the season. On June 13, 1897, Henderson became members of the Class C level Central League when the Nashville, Tennessee based team transferred to Henderson with a 21–18 record. The Central League permanently disbanded on July 20, 1897, with Henderson in second place. The Nashville/Henderson team finished with
154-544: The season. On July 18, 1905, the Hens had a record of 29–47 under managers Jake Zimbro and Hary Kubitz when the franchise folded. The league then halted play on August 17, 1905, due to the Yellow Fever epidemic. The Henderson Hens rejoined the 1911 Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League during the season. On June 20, 1911, the McLeansboro Miners , with a 19–15 record moved to Henderson. The Hens placed third in
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#1732802083472168-580: The two premier collegiate summer leagues. This list is organized by federation. Source: Chicago Suburban Baseball League Connie Walsh Cornelius Robert Walsh (April 23, 1882 – April 5, 1953) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in one game for the Pittsburgh Pirates in its 1907 season , allowing one earned run on one hit and a walk without a strikeout in just one inning of work.. This biographical article relating to an American baseball pitcher born in
182-819: Was home to the "Henderson Flash", a collegiate summer baseball team, playing as members of the Ohio Valley League. The Henderson minor league teams were noted to have played home games at the Henderson Fairgrounds Park . The ballpark was located at the Henderson Fair Grounds, Fairgrounds Street and Fair Street, Henderson, Kentucky. Henderson Hens players Henderson (minor league baseball) players Henderson Centennials players Henderson - Baseball Reference Summer collegiate baseball Collegiate summer baseball leagues are amateur baseball leagues in
196-530: Was victorious over the Cairo Egyptians 1–0. The Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee did not return to play in the 1915 season. In their final season of play, the 1916 Henderson Hens were in second place when the Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League folded. The league disbanded August 4, 1916, with a record of 44–30, playing the season under manager Connie Walsh . Henderson finished 6.0 games behind the first place Clarksville Volunteers . Henderson, Kentucky has not hosted another minor league team. Beginning in 2017, Henderson
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