Rick White (baseball)

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13 innings. On August 5, 2007, the Seattle Mariners signed him and assigned White to Triple-A Tacoma. On August 23, 2007, White was promoted to the majors, but was placed on waivers and subsequently released by the Mariners on September 6.

White throws four pitches: a fastball, a slider, a curveball, and a forkball.

During pre-game warmups on May 12, 1999, he and pitcher Jim Mecir were involved in a serious collision in the outfield while chasing a fly ball in batting practice. [1] White was unhurt, but Mecir broke his elbow and missed the rest of the season.

Coaching career

White was named pitching coach of the Clark State Eagles in 2022. [2]

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References

  1. "CNN/SI - Baseball - AL Recap (Minnesota-Tampa Bay) - May 12, 1999". sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-25.
  2. "2022 Baseball Season Approaches Welcoming a New Team and Coach!". Clark State College. 17 February 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
Rick White
Pitcher
Born: (1968-12-23) December 23, 1968 (age 53)
Springfield, Ohio
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 6, 1994, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
September 5, 2007, for the Seattle Mariners