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Louis Rodman "Lou" Whitaker, Jr. - 2B
Born: 1957
Bats: Left Throws: Right
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
| 2390 | 8570 |
1386 | 2369 |
420 | 65 |
244 | 1084 |
SB | 65.6 |
7.2 |
.276 | .363 |
.426 | .789 |
117 | 3651 |
231 |
268 |
Fielding
| 24 |
89 |
6.0 |
3 |
.36 |
100 |
104 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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