Rod Whitney
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Rodney E. Whitney
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 160 lb.
- Born October 14, 1900 in Yoakum, TX USA
- Died November 1994
Catcher Rod Whitney played in the minor leagues from 1922 to 1940, including 1924-1934 in the high minors. He spent the 1935-1940 period as a player/manager.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Helena Seaporters | Cotton States League | 66-70 | 5th | none | |
| 1936 | Helena Seaporters | Cotton States League | 68-70 | 5th | none | |
| 1937 | Helena Seaporters | Cotton States League | 70-69 | 5th | none | |
| 1938 | Corpus Christi Spudders | Texas Valley League | 92-44 | 1st | none | Lost League Finals |
| 1939 | Lafayette White Sox | Evangeline League | 75-63 | 2nd | St. Louis Browns | League Champs |
| 1940 | Youngstown Browns | Middle Atlantic League | 62-62 | 3rd | St. Louis Browns | Lost in 1st round |
