Eli Whiteside

Born: 10/22/1979 in New Albany, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-07-05 | Final Game: 2014-06-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Dustin Eli Whiteside

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Biography

Eli Whiteside was a professional baseball player born in 1979, whose career spanned from 2005 until 2014. Primarily serving as a position player, Whiteside made his mark in Major League Baseball through his tenacity and versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he played in 216 games, accumulating 108 hits, 10 home runs, and 45 RBIs. His batting average settled at .21, and he also contributed with 4 stolen bases. Whiteside's playing career unfolded during a time of significant change in baseball, marked by the increased emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the game’s elite, his skills as a catcher and his ability to handle pitching staffs were highly valued by his teams. His contributions were particularly felt during his stints with the San Francisco Giants and the Baltimore Orioles, where he played a key role in supporting team dynamics and fostering a competitive spirit in the clubhouse. After retiring from professional play in 2014, Whiteside left behind a legacy of dedication and a testament to the often underappreciated role of players who contribute behind the scenes.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
216	514	52	108	22	4	10	45	4	31	138	0.210	0.265	0.327	0.592	-1367.9

Career AVG .210 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career SLG .327 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.592 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 18.8% below 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
2005	BAL	AL	9	12	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	SFG	NL	49	127	15	29	6	1	2	13	0	4	30	0.228	.262 (-13%)	.332 (-19%)	.417 (-19%)	.750 (-19%)	-448.6
2010	SFG	NL	56	126	19	30	6	1	4	10	1	8	35	0.238	.257 (-7%)	.325 (-8%)	.402 (-1%)	.728 (-4%)	-106.9
2011	SFG	NL	82	213	14	42	8	2	4	17	2	18	59	0.197	.255 (-23%)	.320 (-18%)	.399 (-22%)	.719 (-20%)	-812.4
2012	SFG	NL	12	11	3	1	1	0	0	2	0	1	4	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
2014	CHC	NL	8	25	0	3	1	0	0	2	1	0	8	0.120	—	—	—	—	0.0