Jack Whitaker
Andrew Jackson Whitaker
Born: September 8, 1928
Primary Position: Catcher
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 180
Career: 1949-1953
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Jack Whitaker compiled a career batting average of .270 with 6 home runs and 61 RBI in his 188-game career with the Independence Yankees, Quincy Gems, Twin Falls Cowboys and Joplin Miners. He began playing during the 1949 season and last took the field during the 1953 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | D | KOML | Independence Yankees | 101 | 395 | 358 | 48 | 91 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 61 | 12 | 34 | 57 | .254 | .322 | .349 | .671 | 125 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| 1950 | C | PION | Twin Falls Cowboys | 64 | 185 | 185 | 53 | 10 | 2 | 1 | .286 | .286 | .378 | .665 | 70 | |||||||||||
| 1953 | C | WA | Joplin Miners | 23 | 76 | 76 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | .303 | .303 | .408 | .711 | 31 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 188 | 656 | 619 | 48 | 167 | 27 | 7 | 6 | 61 | 12 | 0 | 34 | 57 | .270 | .310 | .365 | .675 | 226 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | D | KOML | Independence Yankees | C | 95 | 715 | 91 | 38 | 9 | .955 | 8.484 | 25 | |||
| Totals | 95 | 715 | 91 | 38 | 9 | .955 | 8.484 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | B | Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League | Quincy Gems | NYA | ||
| 1949 | D | Kan-Okla-Missouri (KOM) League | Independence Yankees | NYA | ||
| 1950 | C | Pioneer League | Twin Falls Cowboys | NYA | ||
| 1953 | C | Western Association | Joplin Miners | NYA |
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