[1] Warner began playing professional baseball in 1921 for Waynesboro in the Blue Ridge League.

[2] Warner made his major league debut with the Detroit Tigers at age 22 on September 24, 1925.

His best year was 1927, when he appeared in 138 games at third base and finished among the American League leaders in at bats (559), outs (431), and hit by pitch (6).

He finished his career with the Phillies in 1933, where he played in 107 games, mostly at second base, but saw his batting average drop to .224.

[3] After his playing career, Warner was a scout for the Chicago Cubs and managed and coached in their farm system.