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My Take
Gunnar Henderson is the kind of player who makes you feel like you're watching something genuinely special unfold in real time. Born in 2001 — yes, 2001 — this kid from Montgomery, Alabama stepped into the big leagues with the Baltimore Orioles and immediately looked like he belonged there permanently. His 2023 season was the full package: American League Rookie of the Year plus a Silver Slugger, which is a ridiculous combination for someone who hadn't even legally been able to drink for very long. He plays shortstop with a maturity that most veterans take a decade to develop, and his 2024 All-Star nod confirmed what Orioles fans already knew — this isn't a flash-in-the-pan prospect story, this is the franchise cornerstone arriving right on schedule.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gunnar Henderson
- Name (Japanese)
- ガナー・ヘンダーソン
- Reading
- がなー・へんだーそん
- Born
- June 29, 2001 (age 25)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Snake
- Origin
- Montgomery, Alabama, United States
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2023 Silver Slugger Award
- 2023 Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award
- 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gunnar Henderson born?
Born June 29, 2001 (age 25).
Where is Gunnar Henderson from?
Gunnar Henderson is from Montgomery, Alabama, United States.
What does Gunnar Henderson do?
Gunnar Henderson works as baseball player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.