Gunnar Henderson Is Already Making MLB History

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For much of the season, the Baltimore Orioles have been thriving – they are still second in the AL East and have a rock-solid 42-24 record – and confirming that they have, indeed, arrived.

They were achieving a lot of success even with one of their most promising hitters, infielder Gunnar Henderson, yet to fully show his vast potential.

That’s not the case anymore, though: Henderson has caught fire, and his arrival as a hitting star increases the Orioles’ ceiling.

“Gunnar Henderson over the @Orioles‘ last 5 games: – a dozen hits – multiple steals – home run cycle (solo, 2-run, 3-run, grand slam) – 5-0 record. No other player in MLB history has done all of that over a span of 5 team games,” OptaSTATS tweeted.

Gunnar Henderson over the @Orioles‘ last 5 games:

– a dozen hits
– multiple steals
– home run cycle (solo, 2-run, 3-run, grand slam)
– 5-0 record

No other player in MLB history has done all of that over a span of 5 team games. pic.twitter.com/C41u0WjwfU

— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) June 14, 2023

It’s official: he is back.

Henderson made his MLB debut in 2022 and had a solid .788 OPS with four home runs in 132 plate appearances with the big league club.

He wasn’t as good in April and May this year, but has turned up the heat in June and already has better numbers than the ones he had in 2022.

His OPS is up to .831 and he already has 10 home runs.

Four of those round-trippers came over his last five games, and he has also accumulated multiple stolen bases, 12 hits, and he has helped the O’s earn five wins.

He has accumulated 1.5 Wins Above Replacement and projects to finish with near 4.0 when all is said and done.

The scariest part is that the Orioles still have multiple impact prospects thriving in the high minors, most notably Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg.

This team will be a juggernaut for years to come.

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