Eli Whiteside
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2014)
Eli Whiteside was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2014 for the Baltimore Orioles, the San Francisco Giants, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 10 seasons. In 216 career games, he hit .210 with 108 hits, 10 home runs, and 45 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-07-05
- Last Game
- 2014-06-21
Full name: Dustin Eli Whiteside
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 514 | 52 | 108 | 22 | 4 | 10 | 45 | 4 | 31 | 138 | .210 | .265 | .327 | .592 | -1,213 |
Career AVG .210 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.
Career OBP .265 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.
Career SLG .327 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.
Career OPS .592 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 9 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SFN | NL | 49 | 127 | 15 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 30 | .228 | .262 (-13%) | .332 (-19%) | .417 (-19%) | .750 (-19%) | -411.3 |
| 2010 | SFN | NL | 56 | 126 | 19 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 35 | .238 | .257 (-7%) | .325 (-8%) | .402 (-1%) | .728 (-4%) | -96.9 |
| 2011 | SFN | NL | 82 | 213 | 14 | 42 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 18 | 59 | .197 | .255 (-23%) | .320 (-18%) | .399 (-22%) | .719 (-20%) | -705.3 |
| 2012 | SFN | NL | 12 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CHN | NL | 8 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | .120 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 216 | 514 | 52 | 108 | 22 | 4 | 10 | 45 | 4 | 31 | 138 | .210 | — | — | — | — | -1,213 | ||
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 (216 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 109 | 248 | 29 | 58 | 7 | 26 | .234 |
| Away | 107 | 266 | 23 | 50 | 3 | 19 | .188 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-21 | CHC | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-06-17 | CHC | MIA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-06-15 | CHC | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-06-14 | CHC | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-06-10 | CHC | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-06-07 | CHC | MIA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-06-06 | CHC | MIA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-06-05 | CHC | NYN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-10-01 | SFG | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-30 | SFG | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 211 |
Salary History
Eli Whiteside's recorded salaries total $830,000 over 2 seasons, 2010 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Whiteside's career ran from 2005 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2005, 2009, 2012, and 2014.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SFN | NL | $425,000 |
| 2010 | SFN | NL | $405,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $830,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta State University | Cleveland | MS | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Eli Whiteside: the record in brief
July 5, 2005 and June 21, 2014 bracket Eli Whiteside's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Baltimore Orioles (2005), the San Francisco Giants (2009 through 2012), and the Chicago Cubs (2014). The bio lists Whiteside as a catcher who both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'2" and 220 pounds. Whiteside was born on October 22, 1979, in New Albany, MS, USA. The given name on file is Dustin Eli Whiteside.
In 216 games and 514 at bats, Whiteside batted .210 with 108 hits, adding 10 homers and 45 RBI. Reaching base at a .265 clip and slugging .327, Whiteside finished with a .592 OPS. Over the seasons Whiteside played, league hitters batted .258; the .210 career figure is 18.4% below that. By OPS the gap is 18.8% below league average (.592 against .729). Whiteside collected a career-high 42 hits in 2011. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .197 in 2011, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eli Whiteside
- What years did Eli Whiteside play?
- Eli Whiteside played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2014.
- Was Eli Whiteside a pitcher?
- No. Eli Whiteside was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Eli Whiteside hit?
- Eli Whiteside hit 10 career home runs with 108 hits.
- What teams did Eli Whiteside play for?
- Eli Whiteside played for 3 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (2005), the San Francisco Giants (2009–2012), and the Chicago Cubs (2014).
- What were Eli Whiteside's career stats?
- In 216 games, Eli Whiteside had 108 hits, 10 home runs, 45 RBI, 52 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .210 batting average.
- How much did Eli Whiteside earn in his career?
- Eli Whiteside's recorded salaries total $830,000 over 2 seasons, 2010 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Whiteside's career ran from 2005 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2005, 2009, 2012, and 2014.
- What was Eli Whiteside's salary?
- Eli Whiteside's last recorded salary was $425,000, in 2011. His highest recorded salary was $425,000, in 2011, and his lowest was $405,000, in 2010. The Salary History table lists each season from 2010 to 2011.
- What position did Eli Whiteside play?
- Eli Whiteside played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Eli Whiteside and how much did he weigh?
- Eli Whiteside was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Eli Whiteside hit each season?
- Eli Whiteside's home runs by season: 0 in 2005, 2 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 4 in 2011, 0 in 2012, and 0 in 2014. His most in one season was 4, in 2010 and 2011.
- What was Eli Whiteside's career batting average?
- Eli Whiteside batted .210 over his career, with 108 hits in 514 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eli Whiteside have?
- Eli Whiteside drove in 45 runs in his career.
- Is Eli Whiteside in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eli Whiteside has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.