Ernie Whitt celebrates his 74th birthday, reflecting on his Blue Jays career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Ernie Whitt marks his 74th birthday today, having had a notable career with the Toronto Blue Jays. Selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 15th round of the 1972 amateur draft, Whitt was unprotected during the 1976 expansion draft and subsequently joined the Blue Jays. He spent 15 seasons in the MLB, accumulating impressive statistics and becoming known for his strong defensive skills behind the plate. Whitt made significant contributions to the Blue Jays, including a career-high 19 home runs in his final season with the club in 1989. His legacy remains strong in Toronto, where he was a fan favorite.
- •Ernie Whitt turns 74 today, originally drafted by the Red Sox in 1972.
- •He joined the Blue Jays during their inaugural season in 1977.
- •Whitt posted a career batting average of.248 with 134 home runs.
- •In 1987, he tied his career best with 19 home runs.
- •He spent 15 seasons with the Blue Jays, known for his solid defense.
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Happy Birthday Ernie Whitt
"Today marks Ernie Whitt’s 74th birthday. Actually, it was yesterday, but I got busy and didn’t get this posted. But, since he was a favourite of mine I wanted to The Red Sox selected Whitt in the 15th round of the 1972 amateur draft, just one pick ahead of Jason Thompson, who became a standout […]
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