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Gunnar Henderson

Gunnar Henderson (Gunnar Randal Henderson, born 2001) is an Orioles shortstop, 2019 second-round pick, unanimous 2023 AL Rookie of the Year, 2024 All-Star with 37 home runs.

Hal Steinbrenner

Hal Steinbrenner (Harold Zieg Steinbrenner), youngest son of George Steinbrenner, is the New York Yankees' managing general partner and chairperson since November 2008; Yankees won the 2009 World Series under him, none since.

Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron (Henry Louis Aaron, 1934-2021), "Hammerin' Hank," MLB right fielder for the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves and Brewers; hit 755 career home runs, breaking Babe Ruth's 714 in 1974, and still holds records for RBI (2,297) and total bases (6,856).

Hank Greenberg

Hank Greenberg (Henry Benjamin Greenberg), 1911–1986, American MLB first baseman/outfielder for Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates; two-time AL MVP (1935, 1940), 331 home runs, 58-HR 1938 season, 47 months WWII service, Hall of Fame 1956.

Hank Steinbrenner

Hank Steinbrenner (Henry George Steinbrenner III, 1957–2020), Yankees general partner and co-chairman with brother Hal, oldest son of George Steinbrenner, also a thoroughbred breeder at Kinsman Farm.

Hanley Ramírez

Hanley Ramírez (El Trece), Dominican MLB shortstop born 1983 in Samaná; 2006 NL Rookie of the Year and 2009 batting champion with the Marlins, later Dodgers and Red Sox; career .289, 271 HR, 281 SB.

Harmon Killebrew

Harmon Killebrew (Harmon Clayton Killebrew, 1936–2011), nicknamed "Killer", was an American baseball player who hit 573 home runs and entered the Hall of Fame in 1984.

Harold Baines

Harold Baines, American MLB designated hitter and outfielder (1980-2001), 2,866 hits, 384 HR, 1,628 RBI; elected to Baseball Hall of Fame 2019 by Today's Game Era Committee, 12 of 16 votes, after a 6.1% BBWAA peak.

Harold Reynolds

Harold Craig Reynolds (born 1960, Eugene, Oregon) is an American former MLB second baseman, 1983-1994, mainly Seattle Mariners; two-time AL All-Star, three Gold Gloves, AL-best 60 steals in 1987; later Emmy-winning ESPN and MLB Network analyst.

Harrisburg Senators

Harrisburg Senators, Eastern League Double-A baseball team in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Washington Nationals affiliate since 2005 (Expos 1991-2004), playing at FNB Field on City Island since 1987; never affiliated with the major league Washington Senators.

Harrison Bader

Harrison Bader (Harrison Joseph Bader), born 1994 in Bronxville, NY, is an MLB center fielder and 2021 NL Gold Glove winner who has played for the Cardinals, Yankees, Reds, Mets, Twins, Phillies, and Giants, with +67 career OAA.

Harry Agganis

Harry Agganis (Aristotle George Agganis, the Golden Greek, 1929-1955), Lynn, MA multi-sport star; BU All-American quarterback drafted 12th overall by the Browns, who chose baseball and played first base for the Red Sox until dying of a pulmonary embolism at 26.

Harvey Haddix

Harvey Haddix, Pirates left-hander (born 1925, Medway, Ohio), pitched 12 perfect innings against Milwaukee on May 26, 1959 and lost 1-0 in the 13th; 136-113 career, 1960 World Series winner.

Hayden Harris

Hayden Lee Harris (born 1999, Augusta, GA) is a left-handed MLB relief pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. Undrafted from Georgia Southern, he signed with Atlanta in 2022, debuted September 2, 2025, and had a 0.52 ERA 2025 minor league season.

Heath Bell

Heath Bell (born 1977) is a former MLB relief pitcher, also called Heath Justin Bell, closer for the Padres 2007-11 with 134 saves, three straight All-Star games, and MLB Delivery Man of the Year in 2010.

Héctor Rodríguez (outfielder)

Héctor Rodríguez (Héctor Junior Rodríguez), Dominican outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds; signed by the Mets in 2021, traded to Cincinnati in 2022, MLB debut August 4, 2026; former Reds top prospect, left-handed hitter.

Herb Pennock

Herb Pennock (Herbert Jefferis Pennock), Hall of Fame left-handed pitcher (1894-1948) for the Athletics, Red Sox, and Yankees; 241-162, 3.60 ERA, 5-0 in World Series play, elected 1948.

Herb Score

Herb Score (Herbert Jude Score), American left-handed pitcher for the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox; 1955 AL Rookie of the Year with 245 strikeouts; career shortened by a 1957 line-drive eye injury, then a 30-year Cleveland broadcaster.

Heriberto Hernández

Heriberto Hernández (Heriberto Jose Hernández), Dominican outfielder born 1999 in Bonao; Miami Marlins left fielder, MLB debut May 30, 2025; 25 home runs in 2026, 25th in the National League.

Hideki Matsui (松井 秀喜)

Hideki Matsui (松井 秀喜), nicknamed Godzilla, Japanese outfielder born 1974; three-time Central League MVP with Yomiuri Giants, then Yankees 2003-09, 2009 World Series MVP, 507 combined NPB-MLB home runs, Japanese Hall of Fame 2018.

Hilltop Park

Hilltop Park, officially American League Park, was the all-wood 1903-1912 Manhattan ballpark of the New York Highlanders, the Yankees' first home, leased from the New York Institute for the Blind and demolished in 1914.

Home Run Derby

MLB All-Star Home Run Derby, annual power-hitting contest since 1985; swing-based format (20/15/15 swings) replaced the 2015 timer in 2026; Jordan Walker is reigning champion; Griffey Jr. won three titles.

Homestead Grays

Homestead Grays, Negro leagues baseball franchise founded 1910 near Pittsburgh, later splitting home games with Washington, D.C. Won nine straight pennants and three Negro World Series titles (1937–1948); Josh Gibson's team; folded May 1951.

Honolulu Stadium

Honolulu Stadium, the Termite Palace, was a wooden multi-purpose stadium in Moʻiliʻili, Honolulu, opened 1926 and demolished 1976; home of UH football, the Hawaii Islanders PCL team, and the WFL Hawaiians.

Honus Wagner

Honus Wagner (Johannes Peter Wagner, 1874-1955), "The Flying Dutchman," was a Hall of Fame shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Louisville Colonels; eight NL batting titles, 3,420 hits, inaugural 1936 Hall class, and the famous T206 card.

Houston Astros

Houston Astros, MLB American League West team founded 1962 as the Colt .45s, renamed Astros in 1964. Play at Daikin Park (formerly Minute Maid Park) since 2025; World Series champions 2017 and 2022.

Houston Astros sign stealing scandal

Houston Astros sign stealing scandal: MLB rules violation in which the 2017 World Series champions used cameras, monitors, and the Codebreaker algorithm plus trash can bangs to steal signs in 2017-2018, exposed by The Athletic in 2019 and punished in 2020.

Howie Kendrick

Howie Kendrick (Howie Joseph Kendrick), MLB second baseman 2006-2020 for the Angels, Dodgers, Phillies, and Nationals; 2019 NLCS MVP whose Game 7 World Series go-ahead homer off the foul pole won Washington its first title.

Hub City Spartanburgers

Hub City Spartanburgers, minor league baseball team, formerly Down East Wood Ducks; High-A South Atlantic League Texas Rangers affiliate in Spartanburg, SC since 2025, playing at Fifth Third Park.

Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome

Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, the Metrodome or ThunderDome, was Minneapolis's $55 million air-supported domed stadium (1982–2014) hosting the Twins, Vikings, and Gophers, two World Series, Super Bowl XXVI, and two Final Fours.