Cole White
| IP | 218 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.55 |
| WHIP | 1.56 |
| BB/9 | 6.11 |
| SO/9 | 8.257 |
- Full name Mathiew Cole White
- Born 01/22/1988 in Blossom, TX
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School New Mexico
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Drafted in the 6th round (182nd overall) by the Kansas City Royals in 2009 (signed for $100,000).
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Like Washington's Brian Pearl, White is another third baseman that found success in short stints after moving to the mound. White came to New Mexico via Paris (Texas) JC, where he was a 30th-round selection by the Cubs last year. His fastball was consistently between 92-93 mph this spring, but he touched 95 on multiple occasions. White--who also co-wrote a song submitted for Grammy consideration--has improved his control throughout the year, but needs to clean up the moving parts in his delivery to continue that refinement. His 83-84 mph slider is a little flat at this point, mostly sweeping across the plate and not getting the two-plane break scouts look for. As a reliever in New Mexico, he's been a tough player to crosscheck, which could affect where he goes in the draft. He'll likely join a minor league starting rotation to get more experience, but profiles as a reliever.
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If White makes it to a major league bullpen, he may be the only big leaguer who gets to run to the mound as a song he wrote blares on the stadium loudspeakers. He has been playing drums and singing in bands since high school. The song "Fight A Storm," which White wrote with his old band Turning Point, was considered for the 2008 Grammy ballot for song of the year and best rock song. It didn't make the final cut, but being considered meant the Grammy judges regarded it as one of the top 100 rock songs of 2008. White now plays drums for the band FM South. His talent on the mound got him drafted in the sixth round last June, and he signed for $100,000. He's more raw than the typical college reliever, mostly because he was mostly a third baseman in high school and didn't start pitching regularly until he got to Paris (Texas) JC. While his delivery isn't particularly clean and there's some effort to it, White throws a 92-93 mph fastball that touches 95 mph. His three-quarters arm slot helps him get good sink on his fastball and allows him to succeed at times with only one pitch. His slider is below average because it's more of a sweeping pitch than a true two-planer. He profiles as a hard-throwing setup man and should spend 2010 in Class A.
