Born in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, Whitwell was a right-arm fast bowler, who took thirty eight wickets at 17.94, with a best of 5 for 25 against the Philadelphians. He also took five wickets against Middlesex.
Whitwell, born in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, was a talented right-arm fast bowler who made thirty-eight wickets at an average of 17.94, with a notable performance of five for 25 against the Philadelphians. His success also extended to Middlesex.