Henry Porter
From BR Bullpen
Walter Henry Porter
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 142 lb.
- Debut September 27, 1884
- Final Game May 25, 1889
- Born June, 1858 in Vergennes, VT USA
- Died December 30, 1906 in Brockton, MA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Henry Porter went 33-21 in 1885 on a Brooklyn team that finished under .500. The other pitchers on the team were a combined 20-38.
After his major league days he played in the minors for St. Joseph and for London.
He was one of the earliest major leaguers born in Vermont, and the only one through 2008 born in Vergennes, VT, located in northwest Vermont not far from Burlington, VT.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 20 Wins Seasons: 2 (1885 & 1886)
- 30 Wins Seasons: 1 (1885)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1885-1888)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1885-1888)
- 400 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1885, 1886 & 1888)
