Thomas White (baseball) explained

Thomas White
Team:	Miami Marlins
Position:	Pitcher
Birth Date:	29 September 2004
Birth Place:	Rowley, Massachusetts, U.S.
Bats:	Left
Throws:	Left

Thomas Michael White (born September 29, 2004) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Miami Marlins organization.

Amateur career

White grew up in Rowley, Massachusetts and attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts.^{[1] [2]} He went 6-1 with a 0.21 ERA as a junior and was named the Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year.^[3] White repeated as the Gatorade Player of the Year after going 5-2 with a 1.66 ERA and 95 strikeouts and allowing just 10 hits over 42 innings pitched during senior season.^[4] He committed to play college baseball at Vanderbilt.^[5]

Professional career

The Miami Marlins selected White in the first round, with the 35th overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.^[6] On July 23, 2023, White signed with the Marlins on an above slot deal worth $4.1 million.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2023 MLB Draft: Mass. pitcher Thomas White is a rare talent — and likely top-10 pick. The Boston Globe. June 9, 2023. July 9, 2023.
2. Web site: MLB notes: Phillips Andover's Thomas White a once-in-a-generation talent. Mac. Cerullo. Boston Herald. June 11, 2023. July 9, 2023.
3. Web site: Rowley's Thomas White continues to excel, now preparing for 2023 MLB Draft. The Newport Daily News. May 7, 2023. July 9, 2023.
4. Web site: Marlins select Mass. native Thomas White with 35th pick in 2023 MLB Draft. Lauren. Campbell. MassLive.com. July 9, 2023. July 10, 2023.
5. Web site: Vanderbilt baseball signee Thomas White to Miami in 2023 MLB Draft. Aria. Gerson. The Tennessean. July 9, 2023. July 10, 2023.
6. Web site: Massachusetts Native Selected By Marlins In 2023 MLB Draft. Gio. Rivera. NESN. July 9, 2023. July 10, 2023.
7. Web site: Rowley's White signs with Marlins. July 23, 2023. newburyportnews.com. 23 July 2023 . en.