Tommy White shows promise during debut season with Athletics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 5:23 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Tommy White made his MLB debut with the Athletics in July due to injuries on the team. Over 56 games, he batted.254 with a.272 OBP, hitting eight extra-base hits among his 48 total hits. White's performance included a standout game against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 16, where he went 3-for-4 with a home run. Despite challenges in power metrics, White displayed notable skills with a strikeout percentage of 17.9% and a whiff rate of 21.9%. Heading into the offseason, White plans to refine his preparation ahead of the next season.
- •White's batting average was.254 in 56 games this season.
- •He hit a home run in a September game against the Rays.
- •White's strikeout percentage was 17.9%, above league average.
- •His defensive metrics at first base need improvement.
- •Plans to prepare for the offseason with more focused training.
- 5:23 AMYahoo Sports — Tommy White's Contact Skills Stood Out in Debut Season with A's
"Tommy White was called into action a little before he was deemed ready, but he showed plenty of promise in his time with the Athletics.
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