Whitey Witt served as a left-handed hitting outfielder for the Yankees from 1922-1925. Over 4 seasons and 476 games, he batted .303 with 11 home runs and 135 RBI. In 11 career postseason games, he hit .233.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 142 | 537 | 103 | 164 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 37 | 91 | 29 | 5 | .305 | .406 | .371 | .777 |
| 1923 | 149 | 608 | 113 | 191 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 55 | 70 | 43 | 2 | .314 | .387 | .410 | .797 |
| 1924 | 154 | 633 | 90 | 188 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 43 | 48 | 20 | 9 | .297 | .346 | .367 | .713 |
| 1925 | 31 | 40 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | .200 | .304 | .300 | .604 |
| Career | 476 | 1818 | 315 | 551 | 60 | 24 | 11 | 135 | 215 | 94 | 17 | .303 | .377 | .381 | .757 |
Career-best seasons highlighted in gold. Stats via Retrosheet.
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 | 18 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .222 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1923 | 6 | 25 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 0 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | .240 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 11 | 43 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .233 | .233 | .233 | .465 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Whitey Witt play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Whitey Witt appeared in 11 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Whitey Witt didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Whitey Witt's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Whitey Witt born?
Whitey Witt was born in Orange, MA, USA. Whitey Witt went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1922-1925, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Whitey Witt's career stats with the Yankees?
Whitey Witt compiled a .303 batting average, 11 home runs, 135 RBI, and 551 hits across 476 games for the New York Yankees. Whitey Witt's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1922-1925 seasons.