Pinky Whitney

Arthur Carter Whitney

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 165 lb.
• High School Brackenridge High School
• Debut April 11, 1928
• Final Game September 5, 1939
• Born January 2, 1905 in San Antonio, TX USA
• Died September 1, 1987 in Center, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Pinky Whitney holds the modern record for highest batting average (.342) by a batting title qualifier with an OPS+ below 100. He accomplished this in one of the best years for hitters of all time (1930) and in one of the the best parks for hitters of all time (Baker Bowl).

Notable Achievements

• NL All-Star (1936)
• 100 RBI Seasons: 4 (1928-1930 & 1932)
• 200 Hits Seasons: 2 (1929 & 1930)

Related Sites

• Pinkey Whitney at the SABR Bio Project