BA GRADE
55
Risk: High
HIT: 60.
POW: 50.
SPD: 60.
FLD: 70.
ARM: 60.
Born: April 26, 1996. B-T: R-L. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 205. Drafted: Kentucky, 2017 (1st round). Signed by: Jackson Laumann.
White performed to first-round expectations his junior year at Kentucky, hitting .373 with 10 homers, 41 RBIs and 48 runs scored. The Mariners rewarded him by making him the 17th overall pick and signed him for $3.125 million.
White started strong after signing, but a quad injury cut his pro debut short after 14 games at short-season Everett. White is well-rounded and projects to be a plus hitter with average power. The Mariners are convinced his power will emerge because of the exit velocities he generates, and he has the athleticism and frame to add strength. White has a smooth, graceful lefthanded swing, an outstanding eye and learns quickly from pitch to pitch. Defensively he is the rare example of a first baseman who is a plus runner with a plus arm. While he can handle either corner outfield spot, he’s such an elite defender at first base, earning future 70 grades on the 20-80 scouting scale, that he’ll likely stay in the dirt. His defensive ability has drawn comparisons to Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger, a similarly skilled athlete who is capable of playing in the outfield but is so good at first base that it seems foolish to take him out of the dirt. He’s graceful around the bag, light on his feet and turns a pristine 3-6-3 double play.
White projects as a high-average hitter with 15-20 home run power and Gold Glove defense at first base. He’ll get his first taste of full-season ball in 2018.
Year |
Club (League) |
Class |
AVG |
G |
AB |
R |
H |
2017 |
Everett (NWL) |
SS |
.277 |
14 |
47 |
6 |
13 |
Minor League Totals |
.277 |
14 |
47 |
6 |
13 |
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Year |
Club (League) |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
2017 |
Everett (NWL) |
1 |
1 |
3 |
12 |
6 |
Minor League Totals |
1 |
1 |
3 |
12 |
6 |
|
Year |
Club (League) |
SO |
SB |
CS |
OBP |
SLG |
2017 |
Everett (NWL) |
6 |
1 |
1 |
.345 |
.532 |
Minor League Totals |
6 |
1 |
1 |
.345 |
.532 |
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