Rick Hense
From SABR Encyclopedia
| Rick Hense | |
| Richard Lowell Hense | |
| Bat/Throw: | R/R |
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| Height: | 6' 1" |
| Weight: | 195 |
| Born: | 1944-3-16 at Eau Claire, WI (US) |
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Contents |
Profile
Pre-professional career
- In high school, lettered in baseball, football, and gymnastics.
- Played Little League and Babe Ruth ball.
- Helped lead Twin Cities Sports of Eau Claire to Wisconsin Baseball Association Class A championship; went 10-20 with 3 home runs and 16 RBIs in four games in the state tournament; named the tournament MVP.
Achievements
- Led 1965 Appalachian League in home runs (20); second in total bases (148) and was co-winner of the league's Rookie-of-the-Year honors. Lacked one plate appearance to qualify for batting championship.
Sources
- Washington Senators Organization Sketch Book. 1966.
