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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | NYY | AL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | NYY | AL | 28 | 81 | 9 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0.272 | -257.6 |
| 1976 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | SFG | NL | 114 | 326 | 41 | 93 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 36 | 2 | 20 | 46 | 0.285 | 199.7 |
| 1978 | SFG | NL | 149 | 488 | 70 | 141 | 20 | 2 | 10 | 32 | 5 | 33 | 69 | 0.289 | 415.1 |
| 1979 | SFG | NL | 133 | 394 | 52 | 113 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 44 | 5 | 36 | 47 | 0.287 | 227.5 |
| 1980 | SFG | NL | 118 | 321 | 38 | 95 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 4 | 20 | 44 | 0.296 | 144.4 |
| 1984 | LAD | NL | 87 | 180 | 15 | 44 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 35 | 0.244 | -151.3 |
| 1985 | LAD | NL | 79 | 104 | 8 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 0.260 | -24.1 |
| 1986 | LAD | NL | 19 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | NYA | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | NYA | OF | 25 | 20 | 42 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | NYA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | SFN | OF | 84 | 74 | 167 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 1978 | SFN | OF | 140 | 121 | 249 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| 1979 | SFN | OF | 106 | 93 | 167 | 10 | 8 | 3 |
| 1980 | SFN | OF | 95 | 77 | 140 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | LAN | OF | 58 | 42 | 76 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | LAN | OF | 28 | 17 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | LAN | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | ||