Jack Whillock Stats

Jack Whillock was born on Wednesday, November 4, 1942, in Clinton, Arkansas. Whillock was 28 years old when he broke into the big leagues on August 29, 1971, with the Detroit Tigers. His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive Jack Whillock baseball stats page.

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"While pitching in 1966 I was struck by a line drive on my kneecap — the ball went back to the catcher like a shot & he threw the man out at 1st." - Whillock, Jack. What would you consider your most interesting or unusual experience in baseball? MLB Player Questionnaire. 25 April 1967.

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Jack Whillock Autograph on a 1970 ACEO Art Baseball Card

Jack Whillock Autograph on a 1970 ACEO Art Baseball Card

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Birth Name:   Jack Franklin Whillock
Nickname:   Jackie
Born On:   11-04-1942  (Scorpio)
Place of Birth Data Born In:   Clinton, Arkansas
Year of Death Data Died On:   12-20-2021 (1,000 Oldest Living)
Place of Death Data Died In:   Arlington, Texas
Cemetery:   Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington, Texas
High School:   Clinton High School (Clinton, AR)
College:   University of Arkansas
Batting Stances Chart Bats:   Right   Throwing Arms Chart Throws:   Right
Player Height Chart Height:   6-03   Player Weight Chart Weight:   195
First Game:   08-29-1971 (Age 28)
Last Game:   09-21-1971
Draft:   Not Applicable

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Jack Whillock Pitching Stats

1971 29 Tigers 7 0 2 0 2 .000 5.63 0 0 1 8.0 35 10 5 5 0 2 0 6 0 0 0 -
1 Year 7 0 2 0 2 .000 5.63 0 0 1 8.0 35 10 5 5 0 2 0 6 0 0 0 -

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Jack Whillock Hitting Stats

1971 29 Tigers 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
1 Year 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000

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Jack Whillock Fielding Stats

1971 Tigers P 7 0 24 2 0.3 2 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a n/a 1.000 2.25
P Totals 7 0 24 2 0.3 2 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a n/a 1.000 2.25
1 Year 7 0 24 2 0.3 2 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a n/a 1.000 2.25

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Jack Whillock Miscellaneous Stats

1971 Tigers 0 0 .000 0 0 n/a 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.00 6.75 2.25
1 Year 0 0 .000 0 0 n/a 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.00 6.75 2.25

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Jack Whillock Miscellaneous Items of Interest

1971 Detroit Tigers 43 $12,750.00 - -

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Jack Franklin Whillock was a Major League Baseball player who pitched for the Detroit Tigers (1971). When Jackie, his nickname, made his big league debut on August 29, 1971, he became the second Clinton High School (Clinton, AR) graduate to play in the majors. Do you know what fellow pitcher preceded Whillock? [Answer]

Jack Whillock MLB Player Questionnaire

Jack Whillock MLB Player Questionnaire | Office of William J. Weiss | 25 April 1967

Jack Whillock Journey to the Majors: Whillock played baseball and basketball at the University of Arkansas, where he received his bachelors degree, then was signed to his first professional contract in 1964, by Fred Hawn, a scout with the St. Louis Cardinals. Whillock pitched in their farm system with the Tulsa Oilers, Winnipeg Goldeyes, Cedar Rapids Cardinals, Rock Hill Cardinals, Modesto Reds, and St. Petersburg Cardinals for the next four years, but was released after the 1968 season.

The Tigers immediately signed Whillock, who reported to their Double-A team, the Montgomery Rebels, and after going 5-2, with a 1.19 ERA, and striking out 54 hitters up 53 innings in 1971, he was called-up to the majors!

Jack Whillock Firsts: Mike Hershberger, first batter faced and first out; Rick Reichardt, fourth batter faced, first to record a hit off Whillock; Walt Williams, first career strikeout; first save September 8, 1971; first loss September 9, 1971.

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