Early Life And Career

Greg White: A Statistical Breakdown of His Baseball Career

Early Life and Career

Gregory Scott White, known as Greg White, was born on September 18, 1970, in Visalia, California. He played baseball at Fresno State University before being drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th round of the 1992 MLB Draft.

White made his professional debut in 1993 with the Class A-Advanced Clearwater Phillies. He quickly rose through the Phillies' minor league system, reaching the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons in 1995.

Major League Career

White made his Major League debut with the Phillies on September 2, 1995. He went on to play 14 seasons in the MLB, primarily as an outfielder, with stints at first base and third base.

White played for several teams throughout his career, including the Phillies, Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Mets. His most notable stint was with the Phillies, where he played from 1995 to 2003 and was part of the team that won the 2008 World Series.

Career Highlights

• 1997 MLB All-Star
• 2008 World Series champion with the Philadelphia Phillies
• Gold Glove Award winner in 2007

Physical Attributes and Statistics

White was a physically imposing player, standing at 6 feet 5 inches and weighing 220 pounds. He was a right-handed batter and a left-handed thrower.

Career Statistics

• Batting average: .270
• Home runs: 177
• RBIs: 667
• Stolen bases: 38
• Fielding percentage: .982

Post-Playing Career

After retiring from baseball in 2009, White worked as a hitting coach for the Fresno Grizzlies, the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. He also served as a scout for the Philadelphia Phillies.

In 2015, White was inducted into the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame for his contributions to baseball in the Central Valley of California.