Devon White, baseball player, 208 home runs, 1985-2001

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 51
Center Field 1722
Right Field 130
Designated Hitter 3

Awards & Honors

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