David Whatley

Born: 11/10/1914 in Griffin, GA, USA

Died: 3/13/1961 in Oakland, CA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: David Samuel Whatley

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Biography

David Whatley, born in 1914, is an active professional baseball player known for his impressive skills as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has played in 246 games, amassing 318 hits with a remarkable batting average of .335. Whatley’s offensive prowess is highlighted by his 13 home runs and 114 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and provide significant contributions to his team's success. Additionally, he demonstrates speed on the bases with 28 stolen bases, making him a versatile threat both at the plate and on the field. Whatley’s performance has earned him recognition, including an All-Star selection, underscoring his status among the top players in the league. His career unfolds in a dynamic era of baseball, and he continues to leave his mark on the game with his consistent hitting and competitive spirit, solidifying his legacy as a key player in modern baseball. As he remains active, Whatley is poised to further enhance his career statistics and impact within the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
246	948	193	318	51	22	13	114	28	76	19	0.335	0.389	0.477	0.866	3390.5

Career AVG .335 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +25.7% above league average.

Career OBP .389 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +16.2% above league average.

Career SLG .477 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +25.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.866 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — +21.3% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1937	BBB	NAL	27	112	25	40	7	7	5	31	3	3	2	0.357	.276 (+29%)	.342 (+12%)	.398 (+70%)	.740 (+44%)	733.4
1938	BBB	NAL	24	94	20	39	6	2	0	9	4	7	7	0.415	.272 (+52%)	.341 (+35%)	.392 (+33%)	.734 (+34%)	545.2
1938	MRS	NAL	3	12	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	545.2
1939	CBR	NAL	2	8	1	3	1	0	0	2	1	0	0	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	HG	NN2	28	102	25	45	6	4	1	17	2	5	4	0.441	.274 (+61%)	.342 (+37%)	.393 (+55%)	.735 (+46%)	0.0
1940	HG	NN2	53	217	42	64	7	4	2	21	9	22	3	0.295	.267 (+10%)	.335 (+7%)	.387 (+1%)	.722 (+4%)	168.6
1941	HG	NN2	47	185	37	58	14	3	4	16	5	16	3	0.314	.262 (+20%)	.332 (+12%)	.373 (+30%)	.705 (+22%)	636.3
1942	HG	NN2	51	189	39	59	9	2	1	14	3	19	0	0.312	.253 (+23%)	.323 (+19%)	.349 (+13%)	.672 (+16%)	541.9
1944	HG	NN2	8	24	3	6	1	0	0	4	1	3	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	NBY	NN2	3	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	35	4	10	1	1	0	4	1	0	0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	AVG
1942	NWS	HG	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
1941	NLC	HG	1	7	0	1	0	0	2	0	0.143
1939	NLC	HG	5	20	3	6	1	0	1	1	0.300
1939	NLP2	HG	2	7	1	3	0	1	1	0	0.429

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	1	2	4	1	0
OF	242	232	314	17	23	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	BBB	OF	27	27	38	4	4	0
1938	BBB	OF	25	24	38	1	3	0
1938	MRS	OF	3	3	7	1	2	1
1939	CBR	OF	2	2	2	1	1	0
1939	HG	OF	28	23	35	0	1	0
1940	HG	OF	53	53	75	2	6	0
1941	HG	OF	47	46	51	2	6	1
1942	HG	2B	1	1	2	4	1	0
1942	HG	OF	49	46	58	6	0	1
1944	HG	OF	6	6	8	0	0	0
1944	NBY	OF	2	2	2	0	0	0