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Whitey Witt

Outfield5 seasons1916–1921

Biography

Whitey Witt was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born September 28, 1895 in Orange, MA. A left-handed hitter listed at 5' 7" and 150 pounds, Whitey Witt debuted on April 12, 1916 and last played on August 19, 1926.

Over 1139 major-league games, Whitey Witt batted .287 with 1195 hits, 18 home runs, and 302 RBI in 4171 at-bats.

Every one of Whitey's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

September 28, 1895

Birthplace

Orange, MA

Position

Outfielder

Bats / Throws

Left / Right

Height / Weight

5' 7", 150 lb

MLB Debut

April 12, 1916

Final Game

August 19, 1926

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1139 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1139	4171	631	1195	144	62	18	302	489	309	.287	.362	.364	.726

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1916	Philadelphia Athletics	143	563	138	2	36	.245
1917	Philadelphia Athletics	128	452	114	0	28	.252
1919	Philadelphia Athletics	122	460	123	0	33	.267
1920	Philadelphia Athletics	65	218	70	1	25	.321
1921	Philadelphia Athletics	154	629	198	4	45	.315
1922	New York Yankees	140	528	157	4	40	.297
1923	New York Yankees	146	596	187	6	56	.314
1924	New York Yankees	147	600	178	1	36	.297
1925	New York Yankees	31	40	8	0	0	.200
1926	Brooklyn Robins	63	85	22	0	3	.259

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Whitey Witt appears across the 1916-1917, 1919-1921 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Whitey Witt played 612 games with 643 hits and 167 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Whitey Witt.

Cy Perkins Amos Strunk Rollie Naylor Joe Dugan Red Shannon Dave Keefe Jimmy Dykes Chick Galloway

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Whitey Witt play?

Whitey Witt was an outfielder who batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Whitey Witt play for the Athletics?

Whitey Witt appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1916-1917, 1919-1921.

Where was Whitey Witt born?

Whitey Witt was born on September 28, 1895 in Orange, MA.

What were Whitey Witt's MLB career stats?

Over 1139 MLB games, Whitey Witt hit .287 with 1195 hits, 18 home runs, and 302 RBI.

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