Tom Henke

Thomas Anthony Henke
(The Terminator)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 5", Weight 215 lb.
• School East Central College
• High School Blair Oaks High School
• Debut September 10, 1982
• Final Game September 30, 1995
• Born December 21, 1957 in Kansas City, MO USA

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Biographical Information

Tom Henke threw a fastball, splitter, slider and forkball. He did not yield a run in the first 24 innings he pitched in 1987. In July, 1985, he did not allow a run in his first 11 appearances after being recalled from Syracuse. With Syracuse that year, he had 18 saves in 51+ innings of work.

When he eclipsed 300 saves, he was only the seventh to do so at the time. His nephew Travis Henke later played pro ball.

Notable Achievements

• 1985 Pitcher of the Year International League Syracuse Chiefs
• 2-time All-Star (1987 & 1995)
• NL Rolaids Relief Award Winner (1995)
• AL Saves Leader (1987)
• 30 Saves Seasons: 6 (1987, 1990-1993 & 1995)
• 40 Saves Seasons: 1 (1993)
• Won a World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1992

Related Sites

• Tom Henke at the SABR Bio Project