Wally Whitehurst
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1996)
Wally Whitehurst was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1996 for the New York Mets, the San Diego Padres, and the New York Yankees, a span of 8 seasons. Across 163 career appearances, he went 20-37 with a 4.02 ERA and 313 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 4854.9.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-07-17
- Last Game
- 1996-08-29
Full name: Walter Richard Whitehurst
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 4.50 | 3.71 (-21%) | -243.4 |
| 1990 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 65.2 | 63 | 24 | 9 | 46 | 3.29 | 3.86 (+15%) | 1752.0 |
| 1991 | NYN | NL | 7 | 12 | 36 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 133.1 | 142 | 62 | 25 | 87 | 4.18 | 3.91 (-7%) | 1842.5 |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | 3 | 9 | 44 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97.0 | 99 | 39 | 33 | 70 | 3.62 | 3.75 (+3%) | 1793.7 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | 4 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105.2 | 109 | 45 | 30 | 57 | 3.83 | 4.19 (+9%) | -24.0 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | 4 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 84 | 35 | 26 | 43 | 4.92 | 4.51 (-9%) | -266.0 |
| 1996 | NYA | AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 6.75 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 20 | 37 | 163 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 487.2 | 525 | 218 | 130 | 313 | 4.02 | — | 4,855 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | 107 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 31 | .150 | .202 | .168 | .370 | 0 |
Career AVG .150 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 42.7% below league average.
Career OBP .202 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.
Career SLG .168 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.
Career OPS .370 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — 49.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | NYN | NL | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | NYN | NL | 38 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | NYN | NL | 36 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | 44 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | 21 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | 13 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | NYA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 163 | 107 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 31 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (326 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 80 | 43 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .070 |
| Away | 83 | 64 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 3 | .203 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 80 | 237.0 | 241 | 93 | 60 | 149 | 3.53 |
| Away | 83 | 250.2 | 284 | 125 | 70 | 164 | 4.49 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-29 | NYY | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-24 | NYY | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-06-08 | SDP | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-06-03 | SDP | MIA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-28 | SDP | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-05-23 | SDP | SFG | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-05-18 | SDP | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-13 | SDP | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994-05-07 | SDP | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-05-01 | SDP | WSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-29 | NYY | LAA | L | 1.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-08-24 | NYY | OAK | W | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-06-08 | SDP | ATL | L | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-06-03 | SDP | MIA | L | 1.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-28 | SDP | STL | W | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994-05-23 | SDP | SFG | W | 8.1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994-05-18 | SDP | CHC | L | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994-05-13 | SDP | LAD | L | 5.1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 1994-05-07 | SDP | COL | — | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994-05-01 | SDP | WSN | — | 6.2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 163 |
Salary History
Wally Whitehurst's recorded salaries total $1,798,500 over 6 seasons, 1990 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Whitehurst's career ran from 1989 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1989.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | NYA | AL | $125,000 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | $695,000 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | $487,500 |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | $235,000 |
| 1991 | NYN | NL | $155,000 |
| 1990 | NYN | NL | $101,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,798,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Orleans | New Orleans | LA | 1983, 1984, 1985 |
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Wally Whitehurst: the record in brief
Wally Whitehurst's major league career runs from a debut on July 17, 1989 to a final game on August 29, 1996. Whitehurst played for the New York Mets (1989 through 1992), the San Diego Padres (1993 to 1994), and the New York Yankees (1996). Whitehurst, a pitcher by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Whitehurst is listed at 180 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. The birth record reads April 11, 1964, in Shreveport, LA, USA. Wally Whitehurst was the playing name; the full given name is Walter Richard.
Whitehurst's career pitching line is 20 wins, 37 losses and a 4.02 ERA over 163 appearances. The same table counts 313 strikeouts. Whitehurst's 4.02 ERA was close to the 4.07 league figure for those seasons. No season topped the 7 wins of 1991. In 1992, one of the busiest seasons, Whitehurst posted a 3.62 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.75.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wally Whitehurst
- What years did Wally Whitehurst play?
- Wally Whitehurst played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1996.
- Was Wally Whitehurst a pitcher?
- Yes. Wally Whitehurst pitched in the major leagues, recording 20 wins and 313 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Wally Whitehurst hit?
- Wally Whitehurst hit 0 career home runs with 16 hits.
- What teams did Wally Whitehurst play for?
- Wally Whitehurst played for 3 teams: the New York Mets (1989–1992), the San Diego Padres (1993–1994), and the New York Yankees (1996).
- What were Wally Whitehurst's career stats?
- In 163 games, Wally Whitehurst went 20-37 with a 4.02 ERA, 313 strikeouts, 487.2 innings pitched, and 3 saves.
- How much did Wally Whitehurst earn in his career?
- Wally Whitehurst's recorded salaries total $1,798,500 over 6 seasons, 1990 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Whitehurst's career ran from 1989 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1989.
- What was Wally Whitehurst's salary?
- Wally Whitehurst's last recorded salary was $125,000, in 1996. His highest recorded salary was $695,000, in 1994, and his lowest was $101,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 1996.
- What position did Wally Whitehurst play?
- Wally Whitehurst played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wally Whitehurst and how much did he weigh?
- Wally Whitehurst was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Wally Whitehurst's career ERA?
- Wally Whitehurst finished with a 4.02 career ERA, going 20-37 with 313 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Wally Whitehurst have?
- Wally Whitehurst recorded 313 career strikeouts.
- Is Wally Whitehurst in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wally Whitehurst has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.