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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 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.
Louis Rodman Whitaker was a Major League Baseball player who spent his entire nineteen year career with the Detroit Tigers ( 1977 - 1995 ).
Jul 19, 2022 · Lou Whitaker emerged from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest players in Tigers franchise history. A collaborative effort between the Detroit Tigers and...
Jan 19, 2021 · Louis Rodman (Lou) Whitaker. Detroit, 1977-1995. Sweet Lou was the very center of the powerful Detroit Tigers in the 1980s. He was a rare second baseman who hit with power, ran the bases...
May 10, 2022 · Just five Tigers since 1927 have fallen a single shy of the cycle in a four-hit game. Whitaker was trying to record the first Tigers' cycle in 33 years but instead ended up with four extra-base hits on a Wednesday night at Fenway Park as part of an 11-for-18 series.
Aug 6, 2022 · The Detroit Tigers will honor second baseman Lou Whitaker's career Saturday, retiring his No. 1 jersey. But he deserves a different celebration, too.
Fullname: Louis Rodman Whitaker. Born: 5/12/1957 in Brooklyn, NY. Draft: 1975, Detroit Tigers, Round: 5, Overall Pick: 99. Debut: 9/09/1977.
Aug 6, 2022 · The Tigers retired Whitaker's No. 1 on Saturday, an important honor for an overlooked legend.
Aug 6, 2022 · The Detroit Tigers are retiring second baseman Lou Whitaker's No. 1 on Saturday. Here's how he ranks in franchise history, and his greatest games.
