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    RickeyHenderson

    • Left Fielder
    • Birthdate
      25/12/1958
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Left
    • Birthplace
      Chicago, IL

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .279
    • HR
      297
    • RBI
      1115
    • OPS
      .820
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      'How could anyone be better?' Teammates, managers, opponents remember Rickey Henderson

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      • Tim Kurkjian, Buster Olney
      Former Oakland Athletics player Rickey Henderson and Baseball Hall of Fame member stands near the A's dugout as the national anthem is played.
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        Rickey Henderson was -- now and forever -- the greatest leadoff hitter ever

        • 1Y
        • Bradford Doolittle
        Oakland Athletics' Rickey Henderson #24 kicks up dirt as he slides safely into third base against the New York Yankees during a game at Yankee Stadium circa 1981 in Bronx, New York.
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        MLB News

        All-Star Isaac Paredes, Astros agree to $9.35M, 1-yr. deal

        All-Star Isaac Paredes, Astros agree to $9.35M, 1-yr. deal

        All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes avoided a salary arbitration hearing by agreeing to a $9.35 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros.
        Kyle Bradish beats Orioles in arbitration, will get $3.55M in '26

        Kyle Bradish beats Orioles in arbitration, will get $3.55M in '26

        Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish defeated the Orioles in the first salary arbitration decision this year and will earn $3.55 million next season.
        Hall of Fame reveals cap picks for incoming Beltrán, Jones, Kent

        Hall of Fame reveals cap picks for incoming Beltrán, Jones, Kent

        The Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced its decisions on cap picks for incoming inductees Carlos Beltrán (Mets), Andruw Jones (Braves) and Jeff Kent (Giants).
        Florida governor, Manfred voice support for Rays park in Tampa

        Florida governor, Manfred voice support for Rays park in Tampa

        Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday voiced support for a proposed new stadium for the Rays in Tampa, but few specifics were offered, including cost or timeline.
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        2026 season predictions for MLB's top prospects

        2026 season predictions for MLB's top prospects

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