Rickey Nelson Henley Henderson is a former American professional baseball left fielder who played 25 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for nine teams. Widely regarded as baseball's greatest leadoff hitter and baserunner, he holds the MLB records for career stolen bases, runs, unintentional walks, and leadoff home runs. An eleven-time All-Star, Henderson won the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player Award in 1990 and was a two-time World Series champion. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009, cementing his legacy as one of the most exciting players in the sport's history.