Derrick White, baseball player, 1993-1998

Derrick White

Born: 10/12/1969 in San Rafael, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-07-22 | Final Game: 1998-08-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Derrick Ramon White

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Biography

Derrick White, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1993 to 1998. Primarily a position player, White made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period marked by the late stages of the so-called "steroid era." Over his career, he played in 76 games, where he recorded 21 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 8 runs. His batting average stood at .181, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate during his time in the league. White's contributions to his teams extended beyond mere statistics. Known for his speed on the base paths, he successfully stole 3 bases throughout his career, showcasing his ability to impact the game in ways that went beyond hitting. While his tenure in Major League Baseball was relatively brief, White remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport, representing the perseverance and dedication of players striving to make their mark in a competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
76 116 10 21 5 0 3 8 3 2 28 0.181 0.202 0.302 0.503 -76.3

Career AVG .181 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career OBP .202 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.503 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 32.8% below 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
1993 WSN NL 17 49 6 11 3 0 2 4 2 2 12 0.224 — — — — -76.3
1995 DET AL 39 48 3 9 2 0 0 2 1 0 7 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1998 CHC NL 11 10 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 5 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1998 COL NL 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 33 15 176 13 2 20
OF 12 6 9 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 MON 1B 17 13 129 8 1 16
1995 DET 1B 16 2 47 5 1 4
1995 DET OF 9 6 8 0 1 0
1998 CHN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1998 COL OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 33
Left Field 7
Right Field 5
Designated Hitter 12

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 DET AL $109,000
1993 MON NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $218,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa CA 1989, 1990
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1991