Terry Whitfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Terry Whitfield |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: January 12, 1953 Blythe, California, U.S. |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: September 29, 1974, for the New York Yankees | |||
| NPB: April 4, 1981, for the Seibu Lions | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| NPB: November 7, Seibu Lions | |||
| MLB: May 23, 1986, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .281 | ||
| Home runs | 33 | ||
| Runs batted in | 179 | ||
| NPB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .289 | ||
| Home runs | 85 | ||
| Runs batted in | 280 | ||
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Terry Bertland Whitfield (born January 12, 1953) is a former American Major League Baseball player. He played as an Outfielder for several teams. Terry was known for his strong hitting skills. He had a career batting average of .281 in the major leagues. This means he got a hit almost three out of every ten times he tried.
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Terry Whitfield's Baseball Journey
Terry Whitfield started his professional baseball career in 1971. The New York Yankees chose him early in the draft that year. He played for the Yankees for a few seasons. Later, he joined the San Francisco Giants.
Playing in Japan
After playing for seven seasons in the major leagues, Terry moved to Japan. He played for the Seibu Lions from 1981 to 1983. He was a very successful player there.
- In 1981, he hit for a .316 batting average. He also hit 22 Home runs and helped his team score 100 runs. That year, he won a Best Nine Award. This award goes to the best player at each position.
- In 1982, he hit 25 home runs and had 71 runs batted in.
- In 1983, he hit 38 home runs and had 109 runs batted in. Terry was chosen as a Pacific League All-Star. He also won his second Best Nine Award.
Back to the Major Leagues
After his time in Japan, Terry Whitfield returned to the major leagues. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers for three more seasons. He was with the Dodgers from 1984 to 1986.
Life After Baseball
After he stopped playing baseball, Terry Whitfield continued to be involved in the sport.
Future Pro Baseball
He opened a place called Future Pro Baseball in Burlingame, California. It has batting cages where people can practice hitting. Terry also gives private lessons to help young players improve their batting.
The "Terry-Toss"
Terry Whitfield also runs a baseball camp for kids. He even invented a special machine called the "Terry-Toss." This machine helps players practice hitting soft-toss pitches. You can find the "Terry-Toss" at Future Pro Baseball. It is also used at professional baseball stadiums in California. Fans can try it out at places like Oracle Park in San Francisco and Oakland Coliseum in Oakland.
Personal Life
Terry Whitfield used to be the head baseball coach at Burlingame High School. He has four children: Charles, Emmett, Eric, and Lydia.
