Bill Whitby
Born: 7/29/1943 in Crewe, VA, USA
Died: 3/12/2016 in Huntersville, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-06-17 | Final Game: 1964-06-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: William Edward Whitby
Biography
Bill Whitby, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player for a short stint from June 17 to June 25, 1964. During his time in the league, Whitby appeared in 4 games but unfortunately did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases.
Whitby’s career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, a time when the game was experiencing shifts in player dynamics and fan engagement. While his playing time was limited, Whitby’s journey to the majors reflects the challenges many players faced in making a name for themselves in a competitive environment. His experience in the league is a reminder of the many athletes who sought to leave their mark, even if their time on the field was fleeting.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8.53 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 8.53 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | MIN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |