Steve Whitaker

Note: This page links to 1960s outfielder Steve Whitaker. For the 1991 first-round draft pick, click here.

Stephen Edward Whitaker

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 187 lb.
• High School Lincoln High School (Tacoma)
• Debut August 23, 1966
• Final Game May 9, 1970
• Born May 7, 1943 in Tacoma, WA USA

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Biographical Information

Steve Whitaker was the regular right fielder for the New York Yankees in 1967. That year, Whitaker led all American League outfielders with 6 double plays. He played five years in the majors.

As a rookie in 1966, he drew notice when he slugged .491 on a team that slugged .374. He was two years younger than teammate Joe Pepitone.

He was the # 5 outfielder for the Seattle Pilots in 1969, a team made famous by Jim Bouton's book, Ball Four.

He is one of three major leaguers (through 2008) with the last name "Whitaker".