Lou Whitaker
Position:
Second Baseman
Bats: Left
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Throws: Right
5-11, 160lb (180cm, 72kg)
Born:
May 12, 1957
in Brooklyn, NY
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Draft: Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 5th round of the 1975 MLB June Amateur Draft from Martinsville HS (Martinsville, VA).
High School: Martinsville HS (Martinsville, VA)
Debut:
September 9, 1977
(Age 20-120d,
13,958th in major league history)
vs. BOS 5 AB, 3 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 SB
Last Game:
October 1, 1995
(Age 38-142d)
vs. BAL 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1978 season
Agents: Rick Brode
Full Name: Louis Rodman Whitaker
Nicknames:
Sweet Lou
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1977 Fielding Game Log (as 2B)