Henry Fournier

Julius Henry Fournier
(Frenchy)

• Bats Unknown, Throws Left
• Height 5' 9½", Weight 160 lb.

• Debut August 22, 1894
• Final Game September 12, 1894
• Born August 8, 1865 in Syracuse, NY USA
• Died December 8, 1945 in Detroit, MI USA

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Biographical Information

Henry Fournier pitched one season in the major leagues, with the Cincinnati Reds in 1894 in the midst of the lively ball era. His 5.40 ERA in 6 games was actually one of the best on the team (which had a team ERA of 5.99). However, he gave up a higher percentage of unearned runs than most other pitchers on the staff.

Nicknamed "Frenchy", he was of French Canadian origin although born in the USA. He is not the same player as another "Frenchy Fournier" who played several decades later.

"Henry Fournier, of this city, the young man who pitched Mansfield, O., and Troy, N.Y., into the championship this year, has arrived home. . . This young pitcher has a bright future before him . . ." - from the Syracuse correspondent to Sporting Life, Oct. 25, 1890

". . . the crack pitcher of the Denver club . . ." - Sporting Life of Nov. 28, 1891