Jo-Jo White

Born: 6/1/1909 in Red Oak, GA, USA

Died: 10/9/1986 in Tacoma, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-04-15 | Final Game: 1944-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Joyner Clifford White

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Biography

Jo-Jo White was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 1932 to 1944. Born in 1909, he played as a position player in an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-focused style of play. Over the course of his career, White appeared in 878 games, achieving 678 hits and posting a batting average of .256. His offensive contributions included 8 home runs and 229 runs batted in (RBIs), reflecting his ability to drive in runs during pivotal moments. In addition to his hitting prowess, White was also known for his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 92 bases throughout his time in Major League Baseball. His combination of hitting and base-running made him a valuable asset to his teams. White’s career spanned a challenging period for baseball, including World War II, which impacted the player pool and the overall landscape of the sport. His dedication to the game and his performance on the field have solidified his place in baseball history, as he navigated the complexities of the sport during a transformative time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
878	2652	456	678	83	42	8	229	92	386	276	0.256	0.353	0.328	0.681	-1212.3

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .328 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.681 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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
1932	DET	AL	80	208	25	54	6	3	2	21	6	22	19	0.260	.275 (-6%)	.335 (-1%)	.391 (-12%)	.726 (-7%)	-233.8
1933	DET	AL	91	234	43	59	9	5	2	34	5	27	26	0.252	.270 (-7%)	.329 (+2%)	.377 (-5%)	.707 (-2%)	-24.2
1934	DET	AL	115	384	97	120	18	5	0	44	28	69	39	0.312	.278 (+12%)	.340 (+23%)	.392 (-2%)	.733 (+10%)	1071.3
1935	DET	AL	114	412	82	99	13	12	2	32	19	68	42	0.240	.279 (-14%)	.342 (+2%)	.399 (-14%)	.742 (-7%)	-432.1
1936	DET	AL	58	51	11	14	3	0	0	6	2	9	10	0.275	.283 (-3%)	.349 (+10%)	.404 (-18%)	.753 (-5%)	-13.9
1937	DET	AL	94	305	50	75	5	7	0	21	12	50	40	0.246	.276 (-11%)	.342 (+3%)	.398 (-23%)	.740 (-11%)	-474.1
1938	DET	AL	78	206	40	54	6	1	0	15	3	30	15	0.262	.272 (-4%)	.341 (+5%)	.392 (-23%)	.734 (-10%)	-278.4
1943	PHA	AL	139	500	69	124	17	7	1	30	12	61	51	0.248	.255 (-3%)	.324 (+3%)	.346 (-9%)	.671 (-3%)	-164.7
1944	PHA	AL	85	267	30	59	4	2	1	21	5	40	27	0.221	.261 (-15%)	.325 (+1%)	.357 (-27%)	.683 (-13%)	-476.9
1944	CIN	NL	24	85	9	20	2	0	0	5	0	10	7	0.235	.261 (-10%)	.325 (-3%)	.357 (-28%)	.683 (-16%)	-476.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
12	42	9	8	0	0	0	1	13	11	0.190

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1935	WS	DET	5	19	3	5	0	0	0	1	5	7	0.263
1934	WS	DET	7	23	6	3	0	0	0	0	8	4	0.130

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	685	0	1613	52	60	10
SS	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1932	DET	OF	48	96	6	4	2
1933	DET	OF	54	122	4	3	1
1934	DET	OF	100	225	9	10	2
1935	DET	OF	98	247	7	10	1
1936	DET	OF	18	14	1	1	0
1937	DET	OF	82	216	4	6	0
1938	DET	OF	55	141	4	5	0
1943	PHA	OF	133	335	8	12	2
1944	PHA	OF	74	162	5	9	2
1944	PHA	SS	1	0	0	0	0
1944	CIN	OF	23	55	4	0	0