Elmhurst University Athletics

Whitfield was an outstanding athlete lettering in baseball. He made the All-CCIW first-team during both his junior and senior years. He was also named to the NAIA All-District team in his senior year. By the end of his career, Whitfield was tied for the most wins in a season at Elmhurst with nine, and tied for third for the most wins in a career at 16.