Whitney's true value was as a defensive player on the infield. He led his league in fielding percentage four times, three times as a third baseman (1886, 1887, and 1891) and once as a shortstop (1885).
Whitney's actual worth lay in his defensive capabilities on the infield. He topped his league in fielding percentage four times, three times as a third baseman (1886, 1887, and 1891) and once as a shortstop (1885).