Major League Baseball Player. Born Jon Nicholas Willhite, he was a left-handed pitcher for five seasons (1963 to 1967) with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington Senators, California Angels and New York Mets. He was a member of three Dodgers' teams that would win National League Pennants (1963, 1965 and 1966), including two World Series titles (1963 and 1965). After making his big league debut on June 16, 1963, he would enjoy his most successful season in 1964 recording 2 wins and 2 complete game, while posting a 3.79 ERA in 10 appearances with the Dodgers. In 58 career games, Willhite won 6 and lost 12 with a 4.55 lifetime ERA. He died from cancer.
Major League Baseball Player. Born Jon Nicholas Willhite, he was a left-handed pitcher for five seasons (1963 to 1967) with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington Senators, California Angels and New York Mets. He was a member of three Dodgers' teams that would win National League Pennants (1963, 1965 and 1966), including two World Series titles (1963 and 1965). After making his big league debut on June 16, 1963, he would enjoy his most successful season in 1964 recording 2 wins and 2 complete game, while posting a 3.79 ERA in 10 appearances with the Dodgers. In 58 career games, Willhite won 6 and lost 12 with a 4.55 lifetime ERA. He died from cancer.
Bio by: C.S.
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