AB | 371 |
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AVG | .202 |
OBP | .294 |
SLG | .364 |
HR | 14 |
- Full name Treylen John White
- Born 07/23/2003 in Spartanburg, SC
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: S / Throws: R
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Drafted in the 5th round (143rd overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2021 (signed for $400,000).
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White is a 6-foot-2, 210-pound outfielder committed to Indiana who performed last summer as a switch-hitter with impressive raw power. Some scouts have gone as far as putting 70-grade raw power on White, which would give him an obvious carrying tool, especially when combined with the hitting performance he showed last summer and fall. He’s a corner outfielder for his high school team, and scouts think he’ll certainly be limited to a corner at the next level and might have to move to first base as a below-average runner now who could get bigger and slow down even more in the future.
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Organization Prospect Rankings
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BA Grade: 45/Extreme
Track Record: White was one of the youngest players in the 2021 draft when the Nationals selected him in the fifth round. He impressed in the Florida Complex League that year and hit 11 homers in 92 games in 2022 as an 18-year-old with Low-A Fredericksburg. With plenty of outfield depth ahead of White, the Nationals moved him to first base in 2023 with the hope he could move quickly. Instead, he took a major step backward. White hit .170/.227/.279 and stuck out more than 36% of the time with High-A Wilmington. He was placed on the development list and missed the last three weeks of the season.
Scouting Report: At his best, White is a powerful switch-hitter. Evaluators rarely saw him at his best in 2023. White still showed a decent ability to parse through balls and strikes, but he posted a miss rate of nearly 40%. He was frequently beaten by premium velocity in the zone, and opposing scouts noticed that his swing had gotten longer. White was a solid runner as an amateur but added weight to his lower half and could continue to slow down as he fills out. He will need to continue to develop at first base.
The Future: White’s contact woes were alarming, especially considering his profile. He’ll need to put the ball in play more to work toward his ceiling as a slugging first baseman.
Scouting Grades Hit: 40 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 40 | Arm: 45 -
BA Grade/Risk: 50/High
Track Record: White did not turn 18 until two weeks after the 2021 draft, making him one of the youngest players in the class. The Nationals liked his power upside and signed him for an over-slot $400,000 in the fifth round. The powerful switch-hitter impressed in the Florida Complex League, hitting four homers and slugging .547 in 15 games. White adapted well to Low-A Fredericksburg in 2022, putting up a .784 OPS that ranked fifth-best among qualified Carolina League teenagers.
Scouting Report: White did a nice job making adjustments in 2022. His goal was to improve his defensive work in the outfield and also put up better in-game power numbers. Scouts have praised White's swing from both sides of the plate. Most of his power in 2022 came as a lefthanded hitter, with 10 of his 11 home runs coming from that side. White has a solid batting eye, as evidenced by a 11.5% walk rate and respectable chase rate, and has the ability to recognize and punish mistakes from opposing pitchers. White is a good runner, but he has been described as 'crude' in the outfield and is regarded as a bat-first player who will need to hit enough for teams to live with his defense. After spending time at both outfield corners in 2021, White played exclusively left field in 2022. He could improve his defense with more reps and better route-running. If he doesn't, he faces a potential move to first base. White has two pro seasons under his belt and is still a teenager, so he has plenty of time for refinement.
The Future: The organization believes White will improve as he gains experience. He has improved his defense and has gotten better at controlling the strike zone. He has youth on his side as he heads to High-A Wilmington in 2023.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 50. Power: 60. Speed: 40. Fielding: 45. Arm: 45
Draft Prospects
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White is a 6-foot-2, 210-pound outfielder committed to Indiana who performed last summer as a switch-hitter with impressive raw power. Some scouts have gone as far as putting 70-grade raw power on White, which would give him an obvious carrying tool, especially when combined with the hitting performance he showed last summer and fall. He’s a corner outfielder for his high school team, and scouts think he’ll certainly be limited to a corner at the next level and might have to move to first base as a below-average runner now who could get bigger and slow down even more in the future.
Scouting Reports
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BA Grade/Risk: 50/High
Track Record: White did not turn 18 until two weeks after the 2021 draft, making him one of the youngest players in the class. The Nationals liked his power upside and signed him for an over-slot $400,000 in the fifth round. The powerful switch-hitter impressed in the Florida Complex League, hitting four homers and slugging .547 in 15 games. White adapted well to Low-A Fredericksburg in 2022, putting up a .784 OPS that ranked fifth-best among qualified Carolina League teenagers.
Scouting Report: White did a nice job making adjustments in 2022. His goal was to improve his defensive work in the outfield and also put up better in-game power numbers. Scouts have praised White's swing from both sides of the plate. Most of his power in 2022 came as a lefthanded hitter, with 10 of his 11 home runs coming from that side. White has a solid batting eye, as evidenced by a 11.5% walk rate and respectable chase rate, and has the ability to recognize and punish mistakes from opposing pitchers. White is a good runner, but he has been described as 'crude' in the outfield and is regarded as a bat-first player who will need to hit enough for teams to live with his defense. After spending time at both outfield corners in 2021, White played exclusively left field in 2022. He could improve his defense with more reps and better route-running. If he doesn't, he faces a potential move to first base. White has two pro seasons under his belt and is still a teenager, so he has plenty of time for refinement.
The Future: The organization believes White will improve as he gains experience. He has improved his defense and has gotten better at controlling the strike zone. He has youth on his side as he heads to High-A Wilmington in 2023.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 50. Power: 60. Speed: 40. Fielding: 45. Arm: 45 -
BA Grade/Risk: 50/High
Track Record: White did not turn 18 until two weeks after the 2021 draft, making him one of the youngest players in the class. The Nationals liked his power upside and signed him for an over-slot $400,000 in the fifth round. The powerful switch-hitter impressed in the Florida Complex League, hitting four homers and slugging .547 in 15 games. White adapted well to Low-A Fredericksburg in 2022, putting up a .784 OPS that ranked fifth-best among qualified Carolina League teenagers.
Scouting Report: White did a nice job making adjustments in 2022. His goal was to improve his defensive work in the outfield and also put up better in-game power numbers. Scouts have praised White's swing from both sides of the plate. Most of his power in 2022 came as a lefthanded hitter, with 10 of his 11 home runs coming from that side. White has a solid batting eye, as evidenced by a 11.5% walk rate and respectable chase rate, and has the ability to recognize and punish mistakes from opposing pitchers. White is a good runner, but he has been described as 'crude' in the outfield and is regarded as a bat-first player who will need to hit enough for teams to live with his defense. After spending time at both outfield corners in 2021, White played exclusively left field in 2022. He could improve his defense with more reps and better route-running. If he doesn't, he faces a potential move to first base. White has two pro seasons under his belt and is still a teenager, so he has plenty of time for refinement.
The Future: The organization believes White will improve as he gains experience. He has improved his defense and has gotten better at controlling the strike zone. He has youth on his side as he heads to High-A Wilmington in 2023.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 50. Power: 60. Speed: 40. Fielding: 45. Arm: 45 -
BA Grade: 40/High
Track Record: The Nationals selected White in the fifth round of the 2021 draft for $400,000 to sway his commitment from Indiana. As a 17-year-old high school senior in 2021, White had a successful debut in the Florida Complex League. He displayed power from both sides of the plate and finished Rookie ball with four homers, 12 RBIs and an OPS of .903.
Scouting Report: White has played both corner outfield spots thus far, starting to make improvements in the field. However, where he really shines is at the plate. He's shown off 65-grade in-game power from both sides of the plate with good on-base skills. The biggest concern surrounding White's performance at the plate is his swings and misses.
The Future: With more development and time, the Nationals believe White can be a corner outfielder who contributes to the middle of the lineup in a big way.