Ernie Whitt
Ernie Whitt: A Legacy of Excellence in Baseball
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Ernest Lee "Ernie" Whitt is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher who played for the Toronto Blue Jays, Atlanta Braves, and Chicago White Sox. He was born on June 27, 1950.
Birth and Death Dates
Born: June 27, 1950
Alive: Yes
Nationality and Profession(s)
Nationality: American
Profession: Former MLB Catcher
Early Life and Background
Ernie Whitt grew up in Los Angeles, California. He began playing baseball at a young age and attended Van Nuys High School, where he developed his skills as a catcher. After high school, Whitt was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 1969.
Major Accomplishments
During his 17-year MLB career, Whitt played for the Atlanta Braves (1977-1988), Toronto Blue Jays (1989-1993), and Chicago White Sox (1994). He achieved numerous milestones, including:
Winning two World Series championships with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1992 and 1993
Being named an All-Star twice (1986, 1991)
Hitting .253 with 194 home runs and 728 RBIs throughout his careerNotable Works or Actions
Whitt's most notable contributions to baseball include:
His consistent defensive play behind the plate earned him a reputation as one of the best catchers in the league
He was known for his strong throwing arm, which led the National League in putouts and caught stealing in 1986
Whitt was also an excellent hitter, with a career-high 17 home runs in 1987
Impact and Legacy
Ernie Whitt's impact on baseball extends beyond his playing career. He is remembered for:
His contributions to the Toronto Blue Jays' World Series championships in 1992 and 1993
Being one of the top catchers of his generation, known for his defensive prowess and leadership behind the plate
* Inspiring a new generation of catchers with his work ethic and dedication to the game
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Ernie Whitt's quotes are often cited because of their insight into the game and its strategies. His experiences as a catcher have given him a unique perspective on baseball, making his comments valuable to players, coaches, and fans alike.
As one of the most respected catchers in MLB history, Ernie Whitt continues to be remembered for his remarkable career, which spanned over two decades.
Quotes by Ernie Whitt
If he feels he can play then that's great. If he can't, then hopefully he'll be a part of this team in some capacity.
In Winnipeg, we were probably 100-1 underdogs. Now? Oh, we're probably facing the same odds.
I know for a fact we don't have the depth that some of the other countries have. But we do have a lot of heart.
I'm very proud to be the manager of Canada. Every time they give me the opportunity to manage, I will.
I know you are not supposed to look too far ahead, but you have to in a tournament like this.
I'm going to have to talk to Greg (Hamilton, Canada's G.M.) and we'll have to come up with some other options for that third catcher. But whoever we come up with, the fact is they were all lower on the depth chart than Russ.
Any time you can control your own fate and don't ... well it's not good. We didn't beat ourselves.
Not really. Managers have tendencies, but you basically have to look at your personnel, what they're capable of doing or not doing and play the game by the book, what you would expect out of each individual, not so much out of their manager.
It will be fun to oppose Buck. I feel there's probably more pressure on him than there is me, because the United States are expected to win and win the whole thing. We're just the sleepers and hopefully we'll go in and quietly beat them.