Gunnar Henderson's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Thursday's victory versus the division rival Boston Red Sox. Henderson's home run came in six-run, top of the 10th inning that led to the Orioles chalking up a win. Henderson's homer is now his third of the season to go along with eight RBI and a .229 batting average. He has also swiped three bags, The 22-year-old is coming off an impressive rookie campaign and it was one of the young stars on the Orioles roster. With his ability to help across the board and being a part of one of the best lineups in the league, Henderson continues to be one of the better bets at shortstop for the remainder of the season and for years moving forward.

Baltimore Orioles third baseman/shortstop Gunnar Henderson continued tearing the cover off the ball in Wednesday's 13-4 Grapefruit League win over the Philadelphia Phillies, going yard with a two-run home run in the second inning. It was Henderson's first homer of the spring, but he's absolutely raked by hitting .464 with four RBI and a 1.197 OPS through 28 at-bats to this point. The 22-year-old former top prospect fully broke out for the O's during his first full season in the major leagues in 2023, taking home an American League Rookie of the Year trophy as well as a Silver Slugger award courtesy of a .255/.325/.489 triple-slash line, 28 round-trippers, 82 RBI, 100 runs scored, and 10 stolen bases over 560 ABs. Carrying a 31 NFBC ADP this spring, Henderson holds exciting five-category upside in the early rounds of drafts from a premium lineup spot in a stacked Baltimore offense.

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson (oblique) said he will be in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Monday against the Minnesota Twins for his spring training debut. Henderson has been held back in camp as a precaution due to a sore oblique, but he's ready to roll now and will be fine for Opening Day at the end of the month. It was also announced on Monday by manager Brandon Hyde that Henderson will spend the majority of his time at shortstop this season, although the skipper did say third base is "still an option." The 22-year-old played more third base than short last year, but Baltimore plans to use Henderson as more of a shortstop in 2024, meaning Jorge Mateo will be shifted to more of a utility role for the O's. Jackson Holliday may have to focus more on second base, while Jordan Westburg should be more of an option at the hot corner.

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that third baseman Gunnar Henderson (oblique) is expected to play in the team's Grapefruit League game on Monday. The Orioles have held Henderson out of the early spring training slate due to an oblique injury that he suffered early in camp. The 22-year-old's injury was never considered serious, though, and they have been slow-playing him strictly as a precaution. As long as he doesn't suffer a setback with his oblique injury once he begins playing in Grapefruit League games, he should be just fine for Opening Day in late March. Henderson backed up the hype as one of the faces of the future for the franchise with a breakout 2023 season, and he should be considered a top-five fantasy third base target in upcoming drafts.

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson (oblique) is taking live batting practice in camp on Friday for the first time since dealing with a sore oblique muscle early in spring training. Henderson said it shouldn't be much longer before he makes his Grapefruit League debut. Barring a setback of some sort, the 22-year-old youngster will have plenty of time to get ramped up before Opening Day in late March. He was a big reason why the O's captured the American League East crown in 2023 in his first full MLB season. RotoBaller has Henderson ranked as the No. 5 fantasy third baseman in 2024 after he slashed an impressive .255/.325/.489 with an .814 OPS, 28 homers, 82 RBI, 10 stolen bases and 100 runs scored in 150 regular-season games. The scary part is he could improve in the batting-average department if his plate discipline gets better.