Devon White
Born: 12/29/1962 in Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
MLB Debut: 1985-09-02 | Final Game: 2001-10-05
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Devon Markes White
Biography
Devon White was a prominent Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 1985 to 2001. Born in 1962, he established himself as a talented center fielder known for his exceptional defensive skills and speed on the bases. Over the course of his career, White played in 1,941 games, amassing 1,934 hits and 208 home runs, while driving in 846 runs. With a career batting average of .263 and 346 stolen bases, he was a dynamic presence both at the plate and in the field.
White was recognized for his contributions to the game with three All-Star selections, showcasing his ability to compete among the elite players of his era. His playing style was characterized by a combination of power and speed, making him a dual threat who could change the momentum of a game. He played a significant role during a period that saw the evolution of the game in the late 20th century, transitioning from the more traditional styles of play to a focus on athleticism and offensive production. As a key figure in the outfield, White's legacy is remembered for his impact on the game and his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Toronto Blue Jays, where he was instrumental in their success during the early 1990s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 7344 | 1125 | 1934 | 378 | 71 | 208 | 846 | 346 | 541 | 1526 | 0.263 | 0.319 | 0.419 | 0.739 | -436.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | LAA | AL | 21 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | LAA | AL | 29 | 51 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 0.235 | -56.7 |
| 1987 | LAA | AL | 159 | 639 | 103 | 168 | 33 | 5 | 24 | 87 | 32 | 39 | 135 | 0.263 | -129.2 |
| 1988 | LAA | AL | 122 | 455 | 76 | 118 | 22 | 2 | 11 | 51 | 17 | 23 | 84 | 0.259 | -205.6 |
| 1989 | LAA | AL | 156 | 636 | 86 | 156 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 56 | 44 | 31 | 129 | 0.245 | -982.8 |
| 1990 | LAA | AL | 125 | 443 | 57 | 96 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 44 | 21 | 44 | 116 | 0.217 | -945.4 |
| 1991 | TOR | AL | 156 | 642 | 110 | 181 | 40 | 10 | 17 | 60 | 33 | 55 | 135 | 0.282 | 1487.0 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | 153 | 641 | 98 | 159 | 26 | 7 | 17 | 60 | 37 | 47 | 133 | 0.248 | -239.3 |
| 1993 | TOR | AL | 146 | 598 | 116 | 163 | 42 | 6 | 15 | 52 | 34 | 57 | 127 | 0.273 | 695.1 |
| 1994 | TOR | AL | 100 | 403 | 67 | 109 | 24 | 6 | 13 | 49 | 11 | 21 | 80 | 0.270 | -58.8 |
| 1995 | TOR | AL | 101 | 427 | 61 | 121 | 23 | 5 | 10 | 53 | 11 | 29 | 97 | 0.283 | 40.9 |
| 1996 | MIA | NL | 146 | 552 | 77 | 151 | 37 | 6 | 17 | 84 | 22 | 38 | 99 | 0.274 | -23.5 |
| 1997 | MIA | NL | 74 | 265 | 37 | 65 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 34 | 13 | 32 | 65 | 0.245 | -270.4 |
| 1998 | AZ | NL | 146 | 563 | 84 | 157 | 32 | 1 | 22 | 85 | 22 | 42 | 102 | 0.279 | 502.1 |
| 1999 | LAD | NL | 134 | 474 | 60 | 127 | 20 | 2 | 14 | 68 | 19 | 39 | 88 | 0.268 | -401.8 |
| 2000 | LAD | NL | 47 | 158 | 26 | 42 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 30 | 0.266 | -327.6 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 126 | 390 | 52 | 108 | 25 | 2 | 14 | 47 | 18 | 28 | 95 | 0.277 | 479.4 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 189 | 27 | 56 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 19 | 48 | 0.296 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | WS | FLO | 7 | 33 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 0.242 |
| 1997 | NLCS | FLO | 6 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0.190 |
| 1997 | NLDS1 | FLO | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0.182 |
| 1993 | ALCS | TOR | 6 | 27 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0.444 |
| 1993 | WS | TOR | 6 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 0.292 |
| 1992 | WS | TOR | 6 | 26 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0.231 |
| 1992 | ALCS | TOR | 6 | 23 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0.348 |
| 1991 | ALCS | TOR | 5 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.364 |
| 1986 | ALCS | CAL | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1867 | 1782 | 4739 | 97 | 71 | 23 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | CAL | OF | 16 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | CAL | OF | 28 | 12 | 49 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | CAL | OF | 159 | 155 | 424 | 16 | 9 | 3 |
| 1988 | CAL | OF | 116 | 110 | 364 | 7 | 9 | 2 |
| 1989 | CAL | OF | 154 | 152 | 430 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| 1990 | CAL | OF | 122 | 113 | 302 | 11 | 9 | 4 |
| 1991 | TOR | OF | 156 | 156 | 439 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | TOR | OF | 152 | 151 | 443 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| 1993 | TOR | OF | 145 | 144 | 399 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| 1994 | TOR | OF | 98 | 96 | 268 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 1995 | TOR | OF | 99 | 100 | 261 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | FLO | OF | 139 | 137 | 296 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 | FLO | OF | 71 | 67 | 152 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | ARI | OF | 144 | 141 | 371 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | LAN | OF | 128 | 121 | 273 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 | LAN | OF | 40 | 35 | 68 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | MIL | OF | 100 | 91 | 190 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 51 |
| Center Field | 1722 |
| Right Field | 130 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1994 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1993 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1992 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1991 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1989 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1988 | Gold Glove | OF |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MIL | NL | $5,000,000 |
| 2000 | LAN | NL | $4,000,000 |
| 1999 | LAN | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 1998 | ARI | NL | $3,510,000 |
| 1997 | FLO | NL | $3,400,000 |
| 1996 | FLO | NL | $3,000,000 |
| 1995 | TOR | AL | $4,050,000 |
| 1994 | TOR | AL | $3,133,334 |
| 1993 | TOR | AL | $3,658,333 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | $2,383,333 |
| 1991 | CAL | AL | $800,000 |
| 1990 | CAL | AL | $580,000 |
| 1989 | CAL | AL | $380,000 |
| 1988 | CAL | AL | $185,000 |
| 1987 | CAL | AL | $70,000 |
| 1986 | CAL | AL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $36,710,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 16th | 15.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1987 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 5th | 5.0 | 140 | 0 |