(Central Islip, N.Y., Jan. 6, 2025) – The Long Island Ducks today announced that former pitcher Rod Henderson has been chosen as the 10th member of the franchise’s 25th Anniversary Team.
Henderson pitched for the Ducks during their first two seasons of existence (2000-01). He combined to make 29 appearances (27 starts), posing an impressive 17-5 record with a 2.39 ERA. The right-hander totaled three complete games, two shutouts and 162 strikeouts to 52 walks in 181.0 innings of work. For his efforts, he was selected to play in the 2001 Atlantic League All-Star Game in Newark, N.J., as the North Division’s starting pitcher.
On May 25, 2001, Henderson etched his name in history as the first Atlantic Leaguer to ever throw a no-hitter. In the 3-0 home victory over the Atlantic City Surf, the two-year MLB veteran struck out 10 batters, walked just two and needed only 108 pitches to complete the no-no. The former Montreal Expos draft pick had his contract purchased during each season with the Ducks, joining the Seattle Mariners organization in 2000 and the Oakland Athletics system in 2001.
Every week throughout the offseason leading up to Opening Night of the 2025 campaign, the Ducks will unveil a new member of the franchise’s 25th Anniversary Team. Players were chosen based on their contributions to the organization, including on-field accomplishments, longevity with the franchise, impact on their professional playing career and involvement with the Long Island community.