Joe Whitman

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5+23 innings over two seasons for the Boilermakers before he would decide to transfer to Kent State. [3] In his first season with the team, Whitman went 9–2 with a 2.56 ERA and 100 strikeouts. [4] For his performance on the year, Whitman earned first team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC), and was named the MAC Pitcher of the Year. He was also named a first team All-American. [5]

Professional career

Whitman was selected by the San Francisco Giants with the 69th overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft. [6] [7] He signed with the Giants for $805,575. [8]

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References

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Joe Whitman
Joe Whitman (46837623225).jpg
Whitman with Hudson High School in 2019
San Francisco Giants
Pitcher
Born: (2001-09-17) September 17, 2001 (age 22)
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left