2024 Stats
AVG
.212
HR
1
RBI
4
R
9
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Hensley saw 94 plate appearances across 30 games for Houston in 2023 and frankly struggled as he slashed .119/.213/.167 before being sent back to Triple-A for good in August. Things didn't go much better for the 27-year-old in the minors posting a .220/.365/.356 line in 293 plate appearances with Sugar Land. After impressing in a short stint in 2022, it was a backwards step for Hensley who is likely now on the outside looking in at a roster spot in 2024. It's possible Hensley could make the team out of spring, but if he does he'll likely be limited to being a bench bat in a utility role as he's capable of playing multiple infield roles as well as corner outfield. Read Past Outlooks
Blasts first homer of season
Hensley went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 14-2 loss against the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Hensley took Shota Imanaga deep in the fifth inning for his first homer since May of 2023, and the third of his career. Hensley was playing in his 10th game of the season and making just his fifth start. The 28-year-old had three hits in his previous start Wednesday.
Hensley took Shota Imanaga deep in the fifth inning for his first homer since May of 2023, and the third of his career. Hensley was playing in his 10th game of the season and making just his fifth start. The 28-year-old had three hits in his previous start Wednesday.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+23%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+16%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .618 | 91 | 2 | 6 | .210 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .501 | 95 | 1 | 6 | .167 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .552 | 41 | 1 | 3 | .205 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .643 | 17 | 0 | 1 | .231 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .586 | 35 | 1 | 1 | .167 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .262 | 59 | 0 | 2 | .093 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .883 | 15 | 0 | 2 | .333 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | 1.127 | 19 | 1 | 3 | .353 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+30%
OPS at Home
2024
+32%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .636 | 88 | 2 | 6 | .197 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .491 | 98 | 1 | 6 | .180 | ||||
| 2024Home | .687 | 22 | 1 | 1 | .211 | ||||
| 2024Away | .520 | 36 | 0 | 3 | .212 | ||||
| 2023Home | .442 | 48 | 0 | 2 | .146 | ||||
| 2023Away | .315 | 46 | 1 | 1 | .093 | ||||
| 2022Home | 1.076 | 18 | 1 | 3 | .313 | ||||
| 2022Away | .962 | 16 | 0 | 2 | .385 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does David Hensley compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.35BB Rate
10.3%K Rate
29.3%BABIP
.294ISO
.077AVG
.212OBP
.293SLG
.288OPS
.582wOBA
.268Exit Velocity
84.0 mphHard Hit Rate
25.7%Barrels/PA
1.7%Expected BA
.154Expected SLG
.218Sprint Speed
23.4 ft/secGround Ball %
70.6%Line Drive %
11.8%Fly Ball %
17.6%Advanced Batting Stats
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Hensley made his major-league debut in late August and played in only 16 games during the final six weeks of the regular season, but he took advantage of the playing time with a 1.027 OPS in 34 plate appearances. He spent most of the campaign at the Triple-A level and had a .298/.420/.478 slash line, and he should open 2023 with the big-league club. The Astros bolstered their infield with the signing of Jose Abreu, and there's not much room in the lineup for Hensley. He should operate as a bench bat but could receive more opportunities if/when injuries hit the team.
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Collects three hits Wednesday
Hensley went 3-for-5 with two runs and a stolen base in a loss to Arizona on Wednesday.
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Joining active roster
The Marlins added Hensley to the 26-man roster Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
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Claimed by Miami
The Marlins claimed Hensley from the Astros on Monday.
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Jettisoned off 40-man roster
The Astros designated Hensley for assignment Monday.
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Optioned to Triple-A
The Astros optioned Hensley to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Chance to rejoin big-league club?
Hensley could be in the mix to be recalled by the Astros after Jose Altuve exited Tuesday's game against the Brewers with an unspecified injury, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Hensley was demoted last week when Altuve made his return from a fractured thumb, and a quick return to the majors appears possible. The 27-year-old Hensley struggled mightily prior to being sent down with a .403 OPS and 37.2 percent strikeout rate in 86 plate appearances, so even if called up, he's unlikely to see significant playing time.
Hensley was demoted last week when Altuve made his return from a fractured thumb, and a quick return to the majors appears possible. The 27-year-old Hensley struggled mightily prior to being sent down with a .403 OPS and 37.2 percent strikeout rate in 86 plate appearances, so even if called up, he's unlikely to see significant playing time.