Timothy Green Hendryx (January 31, 1891 – August 14, 1957) was an

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who played with four different teams between the 1911 and 1921 seasons. In an eight-season career, Hendryx was a .276 hitter (356-for-1291) with six

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s and 192 RBI in 416 games, including 152 runs, 68 doubles, 22 triples, 26 stolen bases, and a .372

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Early life

Hendryx was one of six children born to William, a stonecutter, and, Nancy. He was born and raised in

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, then moved to

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. There, he began his professional baseball career in 1911 with the

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of the

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. He primarily played

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for Yazoo City, but was used as a

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and gained experience at every position. In August,

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scout

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watched him play a few games, and recommended him to owner

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, who signed him to a contract.

Cleveland Naps and minor leagues

Hendryx made his major league debut on September 4, 1911 for the Naps, playing for them two consecutive years. He played four games for them that season as a

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, getting two

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in seven

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New York Yankees and St. Louis Browns

He before joined the

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in 1915. In 1917, for the Yankees, he recorded 215

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and 17 assists in a career-high 125 games. He later played for the St. Louis Browns (1918).

Boston Red Sox and later career

He also played for the

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(1920–1921). His most productive season came with the 1920 Red Sox, when he posted a .328

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with 54 runs and 73

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–all career-high numbers, while appearing in 99 games.

Later life

Hendryx died in Corpus Christi, Texas at age 66.

References

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