Northwestern University Athletics
2026 Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 29
James Whitaker
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 200
- Position:
- RHP
- Class:
- First-Year
- Hometown:
- Las Vegas, Nev.
- High School:
- Bishop Gorman
2026: Made his first collegiate appearance against Cornell (2/21) … Matched a career high in innings pitched (3.2) and strikeouts (two) while earning his first career win against Valparaiso (3/31) … Tossed 3.1 innings of scoreless, hitless baseball and improved his record to 2-0 in a 15-4 win over UIC (4/8) … Set a new career high in innings pitched (4.2) against Purdue (4/12).
High School: Ranked as the second-best right-handed pitcher and sixth overall prospect out of Nevada by Perfect Game … Attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nev.
Why Northwestern: “Great athletics and academics, fantastic coaching staff and a tight-knit group of guys.”
High School: Ranked as the second-best right-handed pitcher and sixth overall prospect out of Nevada by Perfect Game … Attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nev.
Why Northwestern: “Great athletics and academics, fantastic coaching staff and a tight-knit group of guys.”
Baseball - Comeback 'Cats Erase 7-Run Deficit in 12-11 Victory over Flames (4/14/26)
Wednesday, April 15
Baseball - Wildcats Run-Rule UIC, 15-4, in Midweek Matchup (4/8/26)
Thursday, April 09
Baseball - 'Cats Clinch Series with 8-6 Victory over MSU (4/5/26)
Sunday, April 05
Baseball - McElfatrick Walks off MSU to Even Series (4/4/26)
Saturday, April 04
