Walt Whittaker
Born: 6/11/1894 in Chelsea, MA, USA
Died: 8/7/1965 in Pembroke, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1916-07-06 | Final Game: 1916-07-06
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Walter Elton Whittaker
Biography
Walt Whittaker was a professional baseball player born in 1894, whose career spanned a singular day on July 6, 1916. He played as a position player, making his mark in the game during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to a more dynamic style of play. His brief appearance in Major League Baseball consisted of just one game, during which he did not record any hits, home runs, runs batted in, or stolen bases, resulting in a batting average of 0.0.
Despite the limited nature of his career, Whittaker's involvement in the sport reflects the experiences of many players who aspired to make their mark in a competitive landscape dominated by more prominent figures of the time. His story serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who participated in baseball, contributing to the rich tapestry of the game, even if only for a fleeting moment.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | Medford | MA | 1914, 1915, 1916 |