Charles Forrest Whitley, an American pitcher who competes for the Houston Astros in Major League Baseball, was born on September 15, 1997.
Whitley attended Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio, Texas. The summer before his senior year, he competed for the 18U National Team, which won the World Cup. Whitley pitched a no-hitter with 14 strikeouts in a single game during his senior year.
In San Antonio, Texas, Whitley attended Alamo Heights High School. He competed for the 18U National Team, which won the World Cup, in the summer before his senior year. In a game during his senior year, Whitley threw a no-hitter and struck out 14 batters.
In the first round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft, the Houston Astros selected Whitley with the 17th overall pick. He had a baseball scholarship offer from Florida State University, but he ultimately chose to join the Astros.
On July 13, 2016, he was sent to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast Astros and later moved up to the Rookie-level Appalachian League’s Greeneville Astros. He pitched for both clubs in 18+2/3 innings, recording a 1-2 record and a 4.82 earned run average (ERA).
Whitley was signed by the Astros to their 40-man roster following the 2020 campaign. On March 10, 2021, it was revealed that Whitley would have Tommy John surgery and as a result miss the 2021 season.
How Tall Is Forrest Whitley?
The 24-year-old Houston Astro pitcher Forrest Whitley stands at a height of 2.01m and weighs 108kg.