Wally Whitehurst

Walter Richard Whitehurst

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 3", Weight 195 lb.
• School University of New Orleans
• High School Terrebonne High School
• Debut July 17, 1989
• Final Game August 29, 1996
• Born April 11, 1964 in Shreveport, LA USA

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Biographical Information

Wally Whitehurst was 2-2 with a 3.52 ERA for the United States in the 1984 Amateur World Series, helping them win Bronze. He worked 30 2/3 of their 106 innings in the tournament, easily leading the staff. He was signed as a 3rd round pick in the 1985 amateur draft by the Oakland A's and scout Ed Stevens.

After his big league career ended, Whitehurst spent several seasons as a pitching coach at his alma mater, the University of New Orleans (1998-2001), and then was a sports agent for a time (2001-2002).

• 2004 Pitching coach AZL Padres
• 2005-2006 Pitching coach Eugene Emeralds
• 2007 Pitching coach Fort Wayne Wizards
• 2008 Pitching coach Lake Elsinore Storm
• 2009 Pitching coach Lynchburg Hillcats
• 2010 Pitching coach Bradenton Marauders
• 2011 Pitching coach Altoona Curve