Pinky Whitney, baseball player, 1928-1939

Pinky Whitney

Born: 1/2/1905 in San Antonio, TX, USA

Died: 9/1/1987 in Center, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-11 | Final Game: 1939-09-05

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

Full name: Arthur Carter Whitney

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Biography

Pinky Whitney was a notable professional baseball player born in 1905, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1939. Known for his versatile playing style and strong offensive capabilities, Whitney appeared in 1,539 games throughout his career, accumulating 1,701 hits and maintaining an impressive batting average of .295. He demonstrated power at the plate with 93 home runs and 927 runs batted in (RBIs), while also showcasing his speed with 45 stolen bases. His contributions to the game earned him a single All-Star selection, highlighting his status among contemporaries during a competitive era. Whitney's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the late 1920s through the 1930s, a time marked by the Great Depression and a shift towards a more power-oriented game. His performance consistently reflected a dedication to offensive excellence, making him a cornerstone for the teams he played for. His legacy is remembered for the solid foundation he provided to his teammates and the impact he had on the game during his years on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1539 5765 696 1701 303 56 93 927 45 400 438 0.295 0.343 0.415 0.758 2520.0

Career AVG .295 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .415 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.758 vs. league average 0.742 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
1928 PHI NL 151 585 73 176 35 4 10 103 3 36 30 0.301 .280 (+7%) .342 (avg) .395 (+8%) .737 (+4%) 407.7
1929 PHI NL 154 612 89 200 43 14 8 115 7 61 35 0.327 .289 (+13%) .353 (+10%) .415 (+16%) .769 (+13%) 1747.8
1930 PHI NL 149 606 87 207 41 5 8 117 3 40 41 0.342 .293 (+16%) .354 (+8%) .429 (+8%) .784 (+8%) 1104.2
1931 PHI NL 130 501 64 144 36 5 9 74 6 30 38 0.287 .276 (+4%) .338 (-2%) .388 (+12%) .726 (+5%) 392.3
1932 PHI NL 154 624 93 186 33 11 13 124 6 35 66 0.298 .275 (+8%) .335 (avg) .391 (+15%) .726 (+8%) 821.6
1933 PHI NL 31 121 12 32 4 0 3 19 1 8 8 0.264 .270 (-2%) .329 (-6%) .377 (-1%) .707 (-4%) -75.7
1933 BSN NL 100 382 42 94 17 2 8 49 2 25 23 0.246 .270 (-9%) .329 (-10%) .377 (-4%) .707 (-7%) -75.7
1934 BSN NL 146 563 58 146 26 2 12 79 7 25 54 0.259 .278 (-7%) .340 (-14%) .392 (-4%) .733 (-8%) -1120.3
1935 BSN NL 126 458 41 125 23 4 4 60 2 24 36 0.273 .279 (-2%) .342 (-9%) .399 (-8%) .742 (-9%) -862.8
1936 BSN NL 10 40 1 7 0 0 0 5 0 2 4 0.175 — — — — 0.0
1936 PHI NL 114 411 44 121 17 3 6 59 2 37 33 0.294 .283 (+4%) .349 (+1%) .404 (-2%) .753 (-1%) 0.0
1937 PHI NL 138 487 56 166 19 4 8 79 6 43 44 0.341 .276 (+23%) .342 (+15%) .398 (+12%) .740 (+14%) 1453.8
1938 PHI NL 102 300 27 83 9 1 3 38 0 27 22 0.277 .272 (+1%) .341 (-2%) .392 (-13%) .734 (-7%) -390.7
1939 PHI NL 34 75 9 14 0 1 1 6 0 7 4 0.187 .274 (-32%) .342 (-25%) .393 (-36%) .735 (-31%) -399.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 16 0 125 12 1 17
2B 119 0 246 365 15 51
3B 1358 0 1455 2640 164 219
SS 2 0 2 2 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 PHI 3B 149 0 171 293 22 27
1929 PHI 3B 154 0 168 333 17 29
1930 PHI 3B 148 0 186 313 18 29
1931 PHI 3B 128 0 131 217 19 21
1932 PHI 2B 5 0 17 17 2 5
1932 PHI 3B 151 0 177 276 19 31
1933 PHI 3B 30 0 30 48 3 6
1933 BSN 2B 18 0 39 53 0 8
1933 BSN 3B 85 0 77 187 8 15
1934 BSN 2B 36 0 65 116 6 19
1934 BSN 3B 111 0 105 227 11 11
1934 BSN SS 2 0 2 2 0 1
1935 BSN 2B 49 0 113 161 7 17
1935 BSN 3B 74 0 83 144 10 8
1936 BSN 3B 10 0 15 18 1 2
1936 PHI 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1936 PHI 3B 111 0 106 212 15 15
1937 PHI 3B 130 0 136 238 7 17
1938 PHI 1B 4 0 29 2 0 6
1938 PHI 2B 2 0 4 1 0 0
1938 PHI 3B 75 0 68 131 14 8
1939 PHI 1B 12 0 96 10 1 11
1939 PHI 2B 8 0 8 17 0 2
1939 PHI 3B 2 0 2 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 16
Second Base 117
Third Base 1359
Shortstop 3

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1937 Baseball Magazine All-Star 3B
1937 Baseball Magazine All-Star 3B

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1937 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 13.0 80 0
1929 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 2.0 80 0
1928 Most Valuable Player NL 18th 3.0 80 0