Gunnar Henderson is a third baseman and shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball. In 2022, Gunnar made his Major League debut with the Oroles.
During his sophomore year, Henderson committed to play college baseball at Auburn University. As a senior in 2019, he was voted Alabama Player of the Year after batting .559 with 17 doubles, nine triples, 11 home runs, 69 runs scored, 75 RBIs, and 32 base steals.
Gunnar was drafted in 2019 and made his debut in 2022, with the Orioles. His minor league performance in 2020 and 2021 was encouraging, with 17 home runs and 80 RBIs.
The Baltimore Orioles announced on 30th September, 2023 that Gunnar Henderson was named the 2023 Louis M. Hatter Most Valuable Oriole. Gunnar Henderson is only the fourth rookie in the award's 54-year history to get this honor.
Gunner Henderson’s Parents
Allen Henderson and Kerry Henderson are the parents of Gunner Henderson.
Allen and Kerry Henderson are die-hard Auburn Tigers supporters. Gunnar is the couple's middle child. They also have two other children.
Their oldest son, Jackson, has chosen a life apart from baseball, and their youngest, Cade, is aspiring to be the second family member to join Gunnar in Major League Baseball. During their formative years, the Gunnar Henderson family was in charge of organizing practice baseball games in their backyard for their kid.
Henderson instantly called his parents back home when the Baltimore Orioles selected him in the Major League Soccer (MLB) 2022 draft. He even invited them and other family members and relatives to his debut game against the Cleveland Guardians.
Who is Gunner Henderson’s Mother?
Kerry Henderson is Gunnar Henderson's mother. She was a Crimson Tide fan before meeting Allen.
Kerry also supported the University of Alabama athletics team before switching to the Auburn Tigers.
Who is Gunner Henderson’s Father?
Gunnar and his brothers were raised in Selma, Alabama, and were introduced to the sport by their father, Allen Henderson, who would wake them up at 6 a.m. to practice with them. Allen couldn't let his kids down after cultivating their love of baseball.
Baseball had taken over their lives, and whether it was late at night or early in the morning, Baseball quickly became a passion for Gunnar and his brothers. Allen would always tell his sons to swing the bat in the direction the ball was coming from.
What Nationality are Gunner Henderson’s Parents?
Allen Henderson and Kerry Henderson both are American and are from Montgomery, Alabama.
FAQs
A. Gunner Henderson's father's name is Allen Henderson.
A. Gunner Henderson's mother's name is Kerry Rutschman.
A. Allen Henderson and Kerry Henderson both are American and are from Montgomery, Alabama.
A. Gunner Henderson has two siblings, named Jackson and Cade.
A: Gunner Henderson plays for the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball.
A. Gunner Henderson is 22 years old presently ( as of October 2023)
