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Louis Rodman "Lou" Whitaker, Jr. - 2B

Born: 1957
Bats: Left   Throws: Right




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Nicknames
"Sweet Lou"

Hall of Fame
Baseball Evolution - 2006
Cooperstown - Not Inducted

Years Played
1977-1995

Main Team
Detroit Tigers 1977-1995

Awards
1978 American League Rookie of the Year Award
1983 American League Gold Glove
1984 American League Gold Glove
1985 American League Gold Glove

All Star Appearances
1983-1987

Positional Breakdown
2B 2308; DH 32

Notes of Significance

  • Teamed up with shortstop Alan Trammell for an unprecedented 19 seasons and 1,918 games
  • Still holds the AL record for most career home runs for a second baseman
  • Only three players have drawn more walks as second basemen
  • 6th all time in assists for a second baseman

Career Stats

Hitting
GAB RH 2B3B HRRBI SBSB% DP% AVGOBP SLGOPS OPS+TB BR+ HWS
23908570 13862369 42065 2441084 SB65.6 7.2 .276.363 .426.789 1173651 231 268


Fielding
FR FWS /162 FA+ RngF+ RNG ARM A-E A/G PB/G
24 89 6.0 3 .36 100 104 N/A N/A N/A






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