Trammell and Whitaker were groomed to play together in the Detroit farm system, and made their big league debuts on the same day, getting their first hits in the same game against the same pitcher. They turned more than 1,100 double plays together, a major league record.

Herein, who has the most double plays in baseball?

Career Leaders & Records for Double Plays Grounded Into

Rank Player (yrs, age) Double Plays Grounded Into
1. Albert Pujols (20, 40) 399
2. Cal Ripken Jr.+ (21) 350
3. Ivan Rodriguez+ (21) 337
4. Hank Aaron+ (23) 328

Additionally, why is Lou Whitaker not in the Hall of Fame? On a stacked ballot with many famous first-timers, the BBWAA collective did not see the value of Lou Whitaker, conferring upon him just 15 votes (2.9% of the electorate). Because the Hall has a 5% minimum rule, Whitaker became ineligible for all future writers' ballots for the next 14 years.

Consequently, will Lou Whitaker make the Hall of Fame?

Whitaker, the former Detroit Tigers' second baseman — a quiet, smooth-moving, multidimensional player who consistently ranked among the American League's best during his 19-year career — was not elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday night.

How old is Lou Whitaker?

63 years (May 12, 1957)

Related Question Answers

What does GIDP mean in baseball?

A GIDP occurs when a player hits a ground ball that results in multiple outs on the bases. The most common double plays are ground balls where a forceout is made on the player running from first to second base, then another forceout is made on the batter running to first base.

What is the record for most double plays in a game?

Chicago Cubs turn MLB record-tying 7 double plays in win.

What is a sh in baseball?

A sacrifice bunt occurs when a player is successful in his attempt to advance a runner (or multiple runners) at least one base with a bunt. In this vein, the batter is sacrificing himself (giving up an out) in order to move another runner closer to scoring.

How many double plays are in a game?

Double plays can occur any time there is at least one baserunner and fewer than two outs. During the 2016 Major League Baseball (MLB) regular season, the average for double plays completed by each team during the course of a 162-game season was 145 — nearly one per game by each team.

What does GDP mean in baseball?

Ground into double play

Is Alan Trammell a Hall of Famer?

Trammell was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2018. That in 1987 Alan Trammell became the first shortstop in history to post a season with at least a .

What team did Jack Morris go into the Hall of Fame as?

Detroit Tigers

Where is Alan Trammell now?

Alan Stuart Trammell (born February 21, 1958) is an American former professional baseball shortstop, manager and coach. His entire 20-year playing career in Major League Baseball (MLB) was with the Detroit Tigers. He currently serves as a special assistant to the General Manager of the Detroit Tigers.

How much is a Lou Whitaker baseball card worth?

Lou Whitaker Rookie Card(s)

A check of eBay shows most don't cost anything close to that. In fact, solid quality ungraded examples can still be had for under $5. A graded 8 runs $30-$40 while a 9 is still under $200.

What number was Lou Whitaker?

(WXYZ) — While Detroit Tigers legend Lou Whitaker didn't make the Hall of Fame earlier this month, the team will honor him by retiring his number. According to the team, they will retire Whitaker's No. 1 on Sturday, Aug.

Is Lou Whitaker married?

286 with 121 hits, 75 runs scored, and 20 stolen bases in 121 games. At second base, his errors fell from 17 to nine. In November Whitaker was married to Crystal McCreary at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Detroit.