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Pete Whisenant

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1952-1961 (1952-1961)
Proper Name
Thomas Peter Whisenant
Positions
OF (343) ... 2B (1) ... 3B (1) ... C (1)
Positions
OF - 2B - 3B - C
Height / Weight
6-2 / 200
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Death Date
March 22,1996   Age:  66.099
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1947-Boston Braves
MLB Debut
April 16,1952
MLBAM ID
124151
Retrosheet#
whisp101
More Player Information
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MLB Career9881402213713417.224.683

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1952Boston BravesNLMLBBSN822OF245231020071141300002125628.192.250.231.481.115.039.0007.1423.213.250.00
1955St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN1025OF5811510225129205290110235122814.191.223.304.527.174.113.2354.1023.775.8057.50
1956Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3026OF10331437751631146822453153161303473045.239.292.414.706.271.175.2536.9215.272.2128.55
1957Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2927OF679018193251101524021014198109.211.250.456.706.289.245.2265.1024.494.8018.00
1958Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2928OF85203334892114030183703504942292226.236.292.463.755.330.227.2317.8616.162.0618.45
1959Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2929OF367113172051100818000013479710.239.316.479.795.352.240.25010.1322.782.2514.20
1960Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2930OF110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1960Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE830OF760100000002000001601.167.167.167.334.000.000.2500.0033.330.000.00
1960Washington Senators IALMLBWS11630OF581151926903921191400003441341214.226.336.383.719.330.157.23514.1810.450.7438.33
1961Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN2431OF1061000000012000000700.000.143.000.143.167.000.00014.2928.572.000.00
1961Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2731OF261563000110240000131703.200.294.200.494.200.000.27311.7623.532.000.00
1952MLBTotal--BSN------245231020071141300002125628.192.250.231.481.115.038.2567.1423.213.25NL1952
1955MLBTotal--SLN------5811510225129205290110235122814.191.223.304.527.174.113.2354.1023.775.8057.50NL1955
1956MLBTotal--CHN------10331437751631146822453153161303473045.239.292.414.706.271.175.2536.9215.272.2128.55NL1956
1957MLBTotal--CIN------679018193251101524021014198109.211.250.456.706.289.244.2265.1024.494.8018.00NL1957
1958MLBTotal--CIN------85203334892114030183703504942292226.236.292.463.755.330.227.2317.8616.162.0618.45NL1958
1959MLBTotal--CIN------367113172051100818000013479710.239.316.479.795.352.239.25010.1322.782.2514.20NL1959
1960MLBTotal--CIN,WS1,CLE------661221927903921191600003451411215.221.326.369.695.311.148.23313.4811.350.8440.67NL1960
1961MLBTotal--CIN,MIN------362173000110360000132403.143.250.143.393.190.000.20012.5025.002.00NL1961
Tot:MLB (8 yrs)MLB475988140221468371341758619611110120394109691130.224.284.399.683.274.175.2417.8517.882.2826.70
Tot:NL (8 yrs)NL40086112019437834125154661781111011734994979115.225.278.405.684.269.180.2436.9518.762.7025.32
Tot:AL (2 yrs)AL751272027903921201800003451471215.213.320.354.674.307.142.22613.6112.240.9042.33

Fielding Statistics

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1952Boston BravesNLMLB22OF14--34212373600.9732.60.000.009.258.37
1955St. Louis CardinalsNLMLB25OF40-228.076431838000.9642.00.353.1526.069.05
1956Chicago CubsNLMLB26OF93-759.224262025024800.9922.70.332.9760.490.33
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1952Boston BravesNLMLBBSN2264897-24Charlie Grimm, Tommy Holmesdnq
1955St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2568867-58Harry Walker, Eddie Stankydnq
1956Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2660948-103Stan Hackdnq
1957Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2780744-67Birdie Tebbettsdnq
1958Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2876784-85Birdie Tebbetts, Jimmy Dykesdnq
1959Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2974805-36Mayo Smith, Fred Hutchinsondnq
1960Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3067876-1Fred Hutchinsondnq
1960Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE3076784-7Joe Gordon, Jimmy Dykes, Jo-Jo Whitednq
1960Washington Senators IALMLBWS13073815-58Cookie Lavagettodnq
1961Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3193611-26Fred HutchinsonLost World Series (Yankees)
1961Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN3170907-10Sam Mele, Cookie Lavagettodnq
11 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1982ModestoCalifA+MinorOAKManager9446.67110.0League Champions
1983Albany/ColonieEastAAMinorOAKManager6373.463531.0dnq
2 record(s)

Transactions

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Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1961-08-18Released by RedsNoHist
1961-05-18Signed contract with RedsCincinnati RedsNoHist
1961-05-16Released by TwinsNoHist
1960-05-15Traded from Cleveland Indians to Washington Senators I for Ken AspromonteWashington Senators INoHist
1960-04-29Sold by Cincinnati Reds to Cleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansNoHist
1956-11-13Traded from Chicago Cubs with Don Hoak and Warren Hacker to Cincinnati Reds for Elmer Singleton and Ray JablonskiCincinnati RedsNoHist
1956-03-30Traded from St. Louis Cardinals to Chicago Cubs for Hank SauerChicago CubsNoHist
1955-06-03Traded from Milwaukee Braves to St. Louis Cardinals for Del RiceSt. Louis CardinalsNoHist
1947-01-01Signed as amateur free agentBoston BravesNoHist
9 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
75
Power
69
Contact
32
XBH
74
RBIs
62
Runs
75
Hitting
37
Durability
39
Team
.471

[Career Highlights]

[1947]  Drafted by the Boston Braves in Round #0 (#0)
[1952]  Played for Boston Braves (MLB)
[1955]  Played for St. Louis Cardinals (MLB)
[1956]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB)
[1957]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB)
[1958]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB)
[1959]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB)
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