Rondell White
Born: 2/23/1972 in Milledgeville, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-09-01 | Final Game: 2007-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 193 lbs
Full name: Rondell Bernard White
Biography
Rondell White was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1993 until his retirement in 2007. Born in 1972, White made his debut with the Montreal Expos and showcased a blend of power and speed throughout his career. Over the course of 1,474 games, he amassed 1,519 hits, including 198 home runs and 768 runs batted in, while maintaining a career batting average of .284. Known for his offensive versatility, White also demonstrated base-running prowess, contributing 94 stolen bases to his impressive career totals.
White was selected as an All-Star during his career, highlighting his standing among peers in a competitive era of baseball that included both offensive juggernauts and emerging talents. His career spanned the late 1990s and early 2000s, a time marked by significant changes in the game, including the rise of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. White's contributions to teams such as the Expos, Chicago Cubs, and New York Yankees solidified his legacy as a respected player who brought excitement and skill to the diamond.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1474 | 5357 | 756 | 1519 | 296 | 34 | 198 | 768 | 94 | 360 | 925 | 0.284 | 0.336 | 0.462 | 0.799 | 4574.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 23 | 73 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 0.260 | -19.0 |
| 1994 | WSN | NL | 40 | 97 | 16 | 27 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 0.278 | 137.7 |
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 130 | 474 | 87 | 140 | 33 | 4 | 13 | 57 | 25 | 41 | 87 | 0.295 | 794.4 |
| 1996 | WSN | NL | 88 | 334 | 35 | 98 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 41 | 14 | 22 | 53 | 0.293 | -26.7 |
| 1997 | WSN | NL | 151 | 592 | 84 | 160 | 29 | 5 | 28 | 82 | 16 | 31 | 111 | 0.270 | 424.0 |
| 1998 | WSN | NL | 97 | 357 | 54 | 107 | 21 | 2 | 17 | 58 | 16 | 30 | 57 | 0.300 | 1084.8 |
| 1999 | WSN | NL | 138 | 539 | 83 | 168 | 26 | 6 | 22 | 64 | 10 | 32 | 85 | 0.312 | 1146.7 |
| 2000 | CHC | NL | 19 | 67 | 7 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0.328 | 112.6 |
| 2000 | WSN | NL | 75 | 290 | 52 | 89 | 24 | 0 | 11 | 54 | 5 | 28 | 67 | 0.307 | 112.6 |
| 2001 | CHC | NL | 95 | 323 | 43 | 99 | 19 | 1 | 17 | 50 | 1 | 26 | 56 | 0.307 | 1200.1 |
| 2002 | NYY | AL | 126 | 455 | 59 | 109 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 62 | 1 | 25 | 86 | 0.240 | -1086.9 |
| 2003 | KCR | AL | 22 | 75 | 13 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0.347 | 423.5 |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 115 | 413 | 49 | 115 | 17 | 3 | 18 | 66 | 1 | 25 | 71 | 0.278 | 423.5 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 121 | 448 | 76 | 121 | 21 | 2 | 19 | 67 | 1 | 39 | 77 | 0.270 | 329.9 |
| 2005 | DET | AL | 97 | 374 | 49 | 117 | 24 | 3 | 12 | 53 | 1 | 17 | 48 | 0.313 | 750.1 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 99 | 337 | 32 | 83 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 38 | 1 | 11 | 54 | 0.246 | -1180.5 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 38 | 109 | 8 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0.174 | -539.3 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ALDS2 | MIN | 3 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.417 |
| 2002 | ALDS1 | NYA | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1246 | 1216 | 2567 | 50 | 35 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MON | OF | 21 | 18 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | MON | OF | 29 | 20 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | MON | OF | 119 | 118 | 269 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| 1996 | MON | OF | 86 | 83 | 185 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | MON | OF | 151 | 151 | 376 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| 1998 | MON | OF | 96 | 96 | 261 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | MON | OF | 135 | 134 | 286 | 7 | 11 | 2 |
| 2000 | CHN | OF | 18 | 18 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | MON | OF | 74 | 74 | 158 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | CHN | OF | 90 | 88 | 133 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | NYA | OF | 113 | 106 | 246 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | KCA | OF | 17 | 17 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | SDN | OF | 104 | 102 | 173 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 2004 | DET | OF | 74 | 73 | 127 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | DET | OF | 65 | 65 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | MIN | OF | 38 | 37 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | MIN | OF | 16 | 16 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 778 |
| Center Field | 514 |
| Designated Hitter | 165 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Player of the Week | Week of 2001-06-09 |
| 1995 | Player of the Week | Week of 1995-06-10 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MIN | AL | $2,500,000 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | $2,500,000 |
| 2005 | DET | AL | $3,250,000 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | $2,750,000 |
| 2003 | SDN | NL | $5,500,000 |
| 2002 | NYA | AL | $4,500,000 |
| 2001 | CHN | NL | $4,000,000 |
| 2000 | MON | NL | $4,000,000 |
| 1999 | MON | NL | $3,000,000 |
| 1998 | MON | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 1997 | MON | NL | $500,000 |
| 1996 | MON | NL | $300,000 |
| 1995 | MON | NL | $130,000 |
| 1994 | MON | NL | $112,000 |
| 1993 | MON | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $35,151,000 | ||