Seth Henry Signs With Tampa Bay Rays
Jun 16, 2009 | Baseball
June 16, 2009
NEW ORLEANS- Tulane baseball's Seth Henry will continue his baseball career in the Tampa Bay Rays organization, as the Berwick, La., native signed a professional contract Tuesday.
"I'm very excited to get a chance to continue playing ball," Henry said. "I'm ready to get out there and make the most of my opportunity."
A four-year member of the Green Wave program, Henry batted .290 in 2009 on the strength of 10 home runs, two triples and 18 doubles. Henry played multiple positions in the infield for Tulane but started every game of his senior campaign at second base, where he owned a .961 fielding percentage. He led the team in runs scored (57) and doubles (18) while also knocking in 42 runs. A consistent defender all around the infield, Henry recorded 98 putouts while also notching a team-high 173 assists.
Under Berwick High's head coach Mike Thomas, Henry was four-year letterman as a shortstop and pitcher, earning second-team all-state honors as a junior and senior, and first-team All-District 7-3A honors his final three prep seasons before arriving at Tulane in the fall of 2005.
As a true freshman, Henry played in 54 games, including starts at third base over the last 47 games, in which he hit .226 with eight doubles, a home run and 23 RBI, while successfully stealing six of seven bases. He also shined defensively at the hot corner, posting a .961 fielding percentage with 41 putouts and 106 assists while helping turn eight double plays.
During his sophomore season with Tulane, Henry started all 53 games in which he played, with 39 starts at third base and 14 at second base. He finished second on the team in doubles (12) and third in assists (102) while helping the Green Wave turn 13 double plays. He posted a .262 average with three home runs and 25 RBI while going a perfect 5-for-5 showing in stolen bases.
As a junior, Henry posted a .319 batting average and pounded out 18 doubles and 54 RBI, earning him a spot on the second team All-Conference USA. He also led the team with 173 assists, and tied the team-high for doubles. He was also named Louisiana Hitter of the Week on March 31 after hitting .625 (10-for-16) with five doubles, a home run and eight RBI in four games. Henry also had five game-winning plate appearances and scored the go-ahead run twice.
Henry will head to Ft. Meyers, Fla. to begin workouts with the organization on Thursday.
