Warren White
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871-1884)
Warren White was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1884 for 6 teams, including the Washington Olympics, a span of 14 seasons. In 168 career games, he hit .254 with 184 hits and 64 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Born
- 1844 in Milton Saratoga County, NY, USA
- Died
- 6/12/1890 in Little Rock, AR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-06-17
- Last Game
- 1884-06-27
Full name: William Warren White
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | 723 | 96 | 184 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 64 | 8 | 2 | 6 | .254 | .257 | .284 | .540 | -705 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .257 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.
Career SLG .284 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.
Career OPS .540 vs. league average .615 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | WS3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| 1872 | WS4 | 10 | 45 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| 1873 | WS5 | 39 | 158 | 29 | 43 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .272 | .290 (-6%) | .304 (-11%) | .357 (-4%) | .661 (-7%) | -188.8 | |
| 1874 | BL1 | 45 | 211 | 21 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .270 | .273 (-1%) | .282 (-2%) | .333 (-18%) | .615 (-10%) | -251.4 | |
| 1875 | CH2 | 69 | 287 | 37 | 71 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .247 | .253 (-3%) | .260 (-5%) | .309 (-10%) | .570 (-8%) | -265.2 | |
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 4 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .056 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 168 | 723 | 96 | 184 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 64 | 8 | 2 | 6 | .254 | — | — | — | — | -705 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 3B | 152 | 52 | 300 | 465 | 214 | 20 |
| C | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| OF | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 10 | 1 | 9 | 33 | 20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | WS3 | 2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1872 | WS4 | 3B | 9 | 8 | 27 | 35 | 10 | 2 |
| 1872 | WS4 | SS | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1873 | WS5 | 3B | 37 | 0 | 85 | 108 | 72 | 8 |
| 1873 | WS5 | SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| 1874 | BL1 | 3B | 45 | 44 | 83 | 183 | 74 | 6 |
| 1874 | BL1 | C | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 1875 | CH2 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1875 | CH2 | 3B | 59 | 0 | 99 | 136 | 54 | 4 |
| 1875 | CH2 | OF | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1875 | CH2 | SS | 5 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 0 |
| 1884 | WSU | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | WSU | 3B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1884 | WSU | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 151 |
| Shortstop | 10 |
| Center Field | 5 |
Warren White: the record in brief
According to the bio, Warren White debuted on June 17, 1871 and played a final game on June 27, 1884. The team column moves through the Washington Olympics (1871), the Washington Nationals (1872 to 1884), the Washington Blue Legs (1873), the Baltimore Canaries (1874), and the Chicago White Stockings (1875). Born in 1844, in Milton Saratoga County, NY, USA, White is listed as a third baseman. The bio gives 5 feet, 10 inches and 170 pounds. The bio records the death on June 12, 1890, in Little Rock, AR, USA. Warren White was the playing name; the full given name is William Warren.
White finished with 184 hits from 723 at bats in 168 games, which works out to .254, along with 64 runs batted in. White's career OPS of .540 combines a .257 on-base mark with .284 slugging. The .254 career average is close to the .257 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, White's .540 stands 12.2% below the league's .615. No season topped the 71 hits of 1875. White drove in a season-high 23 runs in 1875.
Frequently Asked Questions about Warren White
- What years did Warren White play?
- Warren White played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1884.
- Was Warren White a pitcher?
- No. Warren White was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Warren White hit?
- Warren White hit 0 career home runs with 184 hits.
- What was Warren White's career batting average?
- Warren White batted .254 over his career, with 184 hits in 723 at bats.
- How many RBI did Warren White have?
- Warren White drove in 64 runs in his career.
- Is Warren White in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Warren White has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.