Dick Whitworth

Born: 8/28/1895 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 3/6/1966 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Richard Henderson Whitworth

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Biography

Dick Whitworth is an active professional baseball player born in 1895, renowned for his exceptional skills as a pitcher. Over the course of his career, he has compiled a record of 67-34, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. With an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.76, Whitworth demonstrates his ability to limit runs while consistently keeping opposing batters off balance. His prowess is further highlighted by his total of 428 strikeouts, reflecting his striking ability to overpower hitters and dominate games. Additionally, he has recorded 5 saves, illustrating his capability as a reliable option in critical situations. As a player in the ever-evolving landscape of baseball, Whitworth's contributions are significant in the context of modern pitching strategies. His solid performance and durability exemplify the qualities that are increasingly valued in today's game. Continuing to build on his legacy, Whitworth remains a key figure in the sport, influencing younger generations of players while actively competing at the highest levels. His ongoing career is a testament to his dedication and skill, solidifying his status as a prominent player in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
67	34	129	85	67	10	5	829.3	683	254	8	331	428	2.76	0

Career ERA 2.76 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 18.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1915	CAG	WES	7	6	20	12	9	3	1	122.0	74	30	45	61	2.21	2.90 (+24%)	1092.5
1916	CAG	WES	12	3	20	13	11	3	0	121.0	83	23	65	88	1.71	2.78 (+38%)	464.2
1917	CAG	WES	3	4	9	8	5	0	0	73.0	56	17	23	30	2.10	2.69 (+22%)	453.9
1918	CAG	WES	9	2	15	7	7	0	2	86.3	68	23	36	39	2.40	2.83 (+15%)	-145.9
1919	CAG	WES	10	2	14	9	8	2	1	95.0	71	19	45	56	1.80	3.09 (+42%)	154.3
1919	AC	EAS	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	3.0	3	1	1	1	3.00	—	0.0
1920	HIL	EAS	5	2	7	5	5	1	0	56.3	37	8	13	31	1.28	3.45 (+63%)	1511.2
1921	HIL	EAS	9	5	16	14	12	1	0	121.3	110	37	24	57	2.74	4.02 (+32%)	2582.7
1922	CAG	NNL	12	8	24	15	10	0	0	141.3	156	77	69	62	4.90	4.18 (-17%)	698.9
1924	CAG	NNL	0	2	3	2	0	0	0	10.0	25	19	10	3	17.10	4.13 (-314%)	-370.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
132	327	35	77	12	1	1	38	1	8	3	0.235	0.254	0.287	0.541	-280.6

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career OBP .254 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career SLG .287 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.541 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 21.3% 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
1915	CAG	WES	20	46	1	5	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.109	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	CAG	WES	20	45	7	7	1	0	0	3	0	2	0	0.156	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	CAG	WES	9	28	1	6	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	CAG	WES	15	33	5	10	2	1	0	6	0	2	0	0.303	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	CAG	WES	14	35	7	13	3	0	1	5	0	1	0	0.371	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	AC	EAS	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	HIL	EAS	10	32	4	9	1	0	0	4	0	1	0	0.281	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	HIL	EAS	16	45	3	12	2	0	0	5	0	1	0	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	CAG	NNL	24	58	7	15	1	0	0	11	1	0	3	0.259	.285 (-9%)	.345 (-25%)	.397 (-31%)	.743 (-28%)	-280.6
1924	CAG	NNL	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	2	2	2	5	0	1
OF	2	1	0	0	2	0
P	129	45	17	281	24	14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	CAG	P	20	0	4	34	5	2
1916	CAG	P	20	0	0	37	2	2
1917	CAG	P	9	0	2	24	3	1
1918	CAG	P	15	0	4	36	3	2
1919	CAG	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1919	CAG	P	14	9	1	29	3	1
1919	AC	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1920	HIL	2B	2	2	2	5	0	1
1920	HIL	OF	1	1	0	0	2	0
1920	HIL	P	7	5	2	20	1	0
1921	HIL	P	16	14	1	47	2	2
1922	CAG	P	24	15	3	49	5	4
1924	CAG	P	3	2	0	5	0	0