Gunnar Henderson
Definition
Gunnar Randal Henderson (born June 29, 2001) is an American professional baseball shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball.
A left-handed batter and right-handed thrower from Montgomery, Alabama, drafted by the Orioles in the second round of the 2019 MLB Draft.
Named the American League Rookie of the Year in 2023, known for his powerful hitting, speed on the bases, and defensive prowess at shortstop.
Examples
Gunnar Henderson launched a moonshot homer that had Orioles fans chanting his name all night long.
With Gunnar Henderson patrolling shortstop, the infield defense just got a whole lot sneakier.
Rookie of the Year? More like eternal rookie phenom, Gunnar Henderson keeps rewriting the record books.
Pitchers see Gunnar Henderson digging in at the plate and suddenly remember they left the stove on.