Pete Whisenant

Born: 12/14/1929 in Asheville, NC, USA

Died: 3/22/1996 in Port Charlotte, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-16 | Final Game: 1961-08-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Thomas Peter Whisenant

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Biography

Pete Whisenant was a professional baseball player born in 1929, who played in Major League Baseball from 1952 until 1961. He was primarily known as a position player and made his mark during an era that saw the transition from the post-war years into a more dynamic phase of baseball characterized by rising power hitters and an evolving game. Over the course of his career, Whisenant appeared in 475 games, where he accumulated 221 hits, 37 home runs, and 134 RBIs, concluding with a batting average of .224. His ability to steal bases was evident, as he recorded 17 stolen bases during his time in the league. Whisenant played for several teams during his career, showcasing versatility and adaptability in various roles. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for, combined with his power-hitting potential, contributed to the excitement of the game during the late 1950s. His career reflects the evolving nature of baseball in a time when the sport was beginning to embrace new strategies and styles of play. Despite the challenges of the era, including the increasing competitiveness of the league, Whisenant remained a dedicated player, leaving his mark on the game before retiring in 1961.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
475	988	140	221	46	8	37	134	17	86	196	0.224	0.284	0.399	0.683	-1008.1

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career SLG .399 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.683 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — near 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
1952	BSN	NL	24	52	3	10	2	0	0	7	1	4	13	0.192	.252 (-24%)	.326 (-23%)	.369 (-38%)	.696 (-31%)	-261.9
1955	STL	NL	58	115	10	22	5	1	2	9	2	5	29	0.191	.258 (-26%)	.332 (-33%)	.393 (-23%)	.726 (-27%)	-607.2
1956	CHC	NL	103	314	37	75	16	3	11	46	8	24	53	0.239	.258 (-7%)	.331 (-12%)	.397 (+4%)	.728 (-3%)	-306.2
1957	CIN	NL	67	90	18	19	3	2	5	11	0	5	24	0.211	.257 (-18%)	.323 (-23%)	.391 (+16%)	.715 (-1%)	-84.7
1958	CIN	NL	85	203	33	48	9	2	11	40	3	18	37	0.236	.257 (-8%)	.324 (-10%)	.394 (+17%)	.719 (+5%)	70.8
1959	CIN	NL	36	71	13	17	2	0	5	11	0	8	18	0.239	.256 (-7%)	.323 (-2%)	.392 (+22%)	.715 (+11%)	127.6
1960	CIN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	CLE	AL	7	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	WSN	AL	58	115	19	26	9	0	3	9	2	19	14	0.226	.255 (-11%)	.323 (+4%)	.387 (-1%)	.711 (+1%)	0.0
1961	MIN	AL	10	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	CIN	NL	26	15	6	3	0	0	0	1	1	2	4	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
C	1	0	0	1	1	0
OF	343	217	630	18	8	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	BSN	OF	14	0	34	2	1	2
1955	SLN	OF	40	23	76	4	3	1
1956	CHN	OF	93	85	242	6	2	0
1957	CIN	OF	43	17	54	0	1	0
1958	CIN	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1958	CIN	OF	66	45	122	3	0	1
1959	CIN	OF	21	17	27	1	1	1
1960	CLE	OF	2	1	1	0	0	0
1960	WS1	OF	47	29	68	2	0	0
1961	MIN	OF	5	0	2	0	0	0
1961	CIN	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1961	CIN	C	1	0	0	1	1	0
1961	CIN	OF	12	0	4	0	0	0