Lonnie White
| Lonnie White | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: December 31, 2002 Las Vegas, Nevada | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Lonnie Edward White Jr. (born December 31, 2002) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Amateur career
White grew up in
Penn State University during his junior year over offers from the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Syracuse University, among others.[3][4]
As a senior in football, White caught 17 passes for 369 yards and five touchdowns in four games played. In baseball, he batted .395 with five home runs, 11 doubles, 25 RBIs, 36 runs scored and 26 stolen bases.[5] White's performance as a senior led him to be considered a top prospect in the upcoming MLB draft.[6]
Professional career
White was selected in the Competitive Balance Round B round with the 64th overall pick in the
Rookie-level Florida Complex League Pirates, batting .258 with two home runs over nine games.[9]
Personal life
White's father, Lonnie White, Sr., played college basketball at
East Stroudsburg University, where his mother was also a softball player.[10]
References
- Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ Snyder, Audrey (November 4, 2020). "How Penn State commit Lonnie White Jr. became a coveted prospect in two sports". The Athletic. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ "Penn State football signee Lonnie White Jr. faces MLB draft decision after 'breathtaking' prep career". The Patriot-News. July 3, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ Snyder, Audrey (June 25, 2021). "College football or MLB? Penn State signee Lonnie White Jr. visits campus as a difficult decision nears". The Athletic. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "Penn State football signee Lonnie White Jr. selected by Pirates in MLB draft". The Patriot-News. July 12, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ Crouse, Jake (July 26, 2021). "Pirates, No. 64 Draft pick White have deal". MLB.com. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Each team's youngest top position prospect". MLB.com.
- ^ Bodani, Frank (May 26, 2020). "Penn State football: The fascinating future of Lonnie White Jr. finally focuses". York Daily Record. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference (Minors)