Career
Whitaker made his Major League debut on October 11, 1888 at the age of 22. Though he allowed 36 runs, only eight were earned. He appeared in two games for the Orioles that season, going 1–1 with a 5.14 European Research Area and striking out five batters in 14 innings.
He completed all three games in which he appeared in his career, posting a 2–1 record with a 3.91 European Research Area. He walked 10 batters and struck out six.
He appeared in his final big league game on July 25, 1889. Following his death in 1902, he was interred at Saint Matthew Cemetery in Saint Louis.
