Whaling was a member of the "Miracle" Braves team that went from last place at mid-season to win the 1914 National League pennant and the 1914 World Series.

[2][3] At the end of the season, he returned to Los Angeles and played for the Vernon Tigers in the Semi-professional California Winter League.

[6] During the deadball era, catchers played a huge defensive role, given the large number of bunts and stolen base attempts, as well as the difficulty of handling the spitball pitchers who dominated pitching staffs.

[8] Whaling signed a contract to play for the Boston Braves in October 1912, and made his major league debut with the team on April 22, 1913 at the age of 25.

[10] Before the 1914 season began, Rariden left the Braves to join the Federal League leaving Whaling as their main catcher with Hank Gowdy as his back up.

[11] When Whaling failed to provide much offense, Braves manager, George Stallings gave Gowdy the starting catcher's job.

[12] Whaling hit .206 in 60 games as Gowdy's back up and led National League catchers in baserunners caught stealing percentage with 54.5%.

[1] It was reported that there was friction between Whaling and the Braves management and, on October 13, he was traded with Herbie Moran to the Vernon Tigers for Joe Wilhoit.

[3] After serving as a player-manager for the Salt Lake City Bees in 1926, Whaling was named the manager of the Phoenix Senators, and led them to the Arizona State League championship in 1928.

[20][24] After his playing career, Whaling returned to the Los Angeles area where he worked in the film industry as a sound man.