ProfileHt.: 5'11" / Wt.: 238 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School
Western Carolina
Debut04/05/2016
Drafted in the 33rd round (977th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2013.
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While low Class A Midwest League managers and scouts were impressed with White's bat in 2014, they also said there weren't big league hitters with physiques like his. White slimmed down significantly in 2015, losing some of the gut that hung over his belt. He responded with one of the best offensive seasons in the minors. White is an excellent hitter with at least a plus hit tool and a sophisticated understanding of the strike zone--as a pro White has walked more than he's struck out. He has a short stroke and the hand-eye to generate excellent contact. He'll run into a home run every now and then, but he projects to hit 12-15 home runs a season in the big leagues. It's that lack of elite power that keeps scouts from believing. Evaluators who like White see him as a Matt Adams-type first baseman whose hit tool forces his way into the lineup. Without the range to play third base in more than an emergency, he's likely to be a backup bat whose lack of a clear defensive position and average power keeps him from an everyday role.
Career Transactions
Syracuse Mets placed 1B Tyler White on the 7-day injured list.
Minnesota Twins traded 1B Tyler White to New York Mets.
1B Tyler White roster status changed by New York Mets.
1B Tyler White assigned to Syracuse Mets.
Minnesota Twins traded 1B Tyler White to New York Mets.
St. Paul Saints activated 1B Tyler White.
St. Paul Saints activated 1B Tyler White.
St. Paul Saints activated 1B Tyler White.
St. Paul Saints transferred 1B Tyler White to the Development List.
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