Terry Whitfield, baseball player, 1974-1986

Terry Whitfield

Born: 1/12/1953 in Blythe, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-29 | Final Game: 1986-05-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 197 lbs

Full name: Terry Bertland Whitfield

Biography

Terry Whitfield was a professional baseball player born in 1953, whose career spanned from 1974 until his retirement in 1986. Primarily known as a position player, Whitfield played in a total of 730 games throughout his career. He showcased his hitting prowess with 537 hits, achieving a respectable batting average of .281. His offensive contributions included 33 home runs and 179 runs batted in (RBIs), while he also demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 18 stolen bases. Whitfield's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the evolution of player training and the increasing importance of power hitting. His ability to hit for average and contribute solidly in various offensive categories made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Although not a household name, Whitfield's consistent performance and versatility on the field left a lasting impact, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
730 1913 233 537 93 12 33 179 18 138 288 0.281 0.330 0.394 0.724 553.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1985 NLCS LAN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 539 446 865 41 22 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 407
Center Field 33
Right Field 116
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1985 LAN NL $316,667
Total Career Earnings $316,667