Yankees celebrate Chase Whitley on his birthday

Chase Whitley, born June 14, 1989, in Ranburne, Alabama, is recognized today as a former New York Yankees pitcher. Whitley debuted on May 15, 2014, against the Mets, throwing 4.2 innings of scoreless baseball. Over his two seasons with the Yankees, he appeared in 24 games and made 12 starts, finishing his rookie season with a 4-3 record. Injuries hampered his time on the mound in 2015, limiting his performances before he faced arm discomfort. Whitley now focuses on coaching young athletes in his hometown during the offseasons.

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