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, from Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, was a right-arm fast bowler who excelled in capturing wickets at an average of 17.94, with a notable five for 25 against the Philadelphians. He also demonstrated his skills against Middlesex.