SUNY New Paltz Athletics

Member of New Paltz Baseball Team from 1972-1976
Member of New Paltz Basketball Team from 1972-1974

Four-time All-SUNYAC Selection
Third in program's history with a career 1.79 ERA
Second all-time in strikeouts at New Paltz
In 1975, set single season record for:
 Wins in Conference (9)
 Fewest Runs Allowed (13)
 Complete Games (7)

In 1976, Whitaker became the second New Paltz player selected in the Major League draft when he was chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates