Abe White

Born: 5/16/1904 in Winder, GA, USA

Died: 10/1/1978 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-07-05 | Final Game: 1937-07-18

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Adel White

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Biography

Abe White, born in 1904, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in 1937. Known primarily for his role as a position player, White's time in Major League Baseball was limited to just five games. During this stint, he recorded one hit, leading to a batting average of 1.0, though he did not contribute any home runs or RBIs to his team's efforts. His performance in the league, while not extensive, reflects the challenges faced by many players during that era, as competition was fierce and opportunities were limited. White's career, although short-lived, occurred in a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Despite the brevity of his time in the majors, his participation in the sport remains a testament to the countless players who aspired to reach the highest level of competition in baseball. His legacy, though marked by limited statistics, is part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the dedication and perseverance required to compete at such a high level.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	5	0	0	0	0	9.3	14	7	1	3	2	6.75	0

Career ERA 6.75 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 55.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1937	STL	NL	0	1	5	0	0	0	0	9.3	14	7	3	2	6.75	4.34 (-56%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — +261.6% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +192.0% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +151.2% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — +170.1% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1937	STL	NL	5	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	SLN	P	5	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5