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Lou Whitaker Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com. Position: Second Baseman. Bats: Left • Throws: Right. 5-11 , 160lb (180cm, 72kg) Born: May 12, 1957 in Brooklyn, NY. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Rookie of the Year. 5x All-Star. 1984 World Series. 3x Gold Glove. 4x Silver Slugger. 43 1.
- Brooklyn, NY, United States
- May 12, 1957
Louis Rodman Whitaker Jr. (born May 12, 1957), nicknamed "Sweet Lou", is an American former professional baseball second baseman. Whitaker spent his entire career with the Detroit Tigers. From 1977 to 1995, he appeared in 2,390 games for the Tigers, third most in franchise history behind Ty Cobb and Al Kaline.
Lou Whitaker was a second baseman for the Detroit Tigers from 1977 to 1995. See his biographical data, year-by-year hitting and pitching stats, career totals, awards, and quotes.
Dec 2, 2019 · Lou Whitaker is above average compared to all Hall of Fame second baseman and not only has he not been elected, he was a one-and-done with the BBWAA and was literally left off the ballot when they could have given him a second chance.
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May 10, 2022 · A tribute to the Hall of Fame-worthy career of Lou Whitaker, one of the greatest second basemen of his era. See 10 highlights from his 19-year tenure with the Tigers, including his World Series performance, his All-Star home run and his walk-off hits.
Aug 6, 2022 · The former Tiger second baseman and five-time All-Star received a standing ovation and a tribute from his teammates and former manager at Comerica Park. Whitaker, who played 19 seasons with the Tigers, thanked the city, the fans and his family for his career and Hall of Fame chances.
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