2024 MLB Draft Profile: Tommy White

Overview

Position: 3B

Height: 6’1″

Weight: 228 pounds

School: LSU

Tommy White is a 6’1”, 228-pound corner infielder who plays for the LSU Tigers. White emerged as a true freshman on the college baseball scene and wowed everyone with his elite raw power. He has been one of the most dangerous hitters in college baseball ever since.

Coming out of high school, White was a blue-chip prospect. He was a Perfect Game All-American and the 18th-ranked prospect in his class. White was also the top-ranked third baseman and #2 prospect in the state of Florida. He went undrafted and signed with North Carolina State.

During his freshman season, White earned a starting role and immediately became one of the best power bats in college baseball. White slashed .362/.425/.757 with 85 hits, twelve doubles, 27 home runs, 74 RBIs, 23 walks, and a 1.182 OPS. He was named the ACC Freshman of the Year and was a Freshman All-American. After that monster 2022 season, White entered the Transfer Portal and committed to the LSU Tigers.

In his first season at LSU, White helped lead the Tigers to a national championship. He slashed .374/.432/.725 with 102 hits, 24 doubles, 24 home runs, 105 RBIs, 64 runs scored, and a 1.158 OPS. He was named First Team All-SEC and an All-American.

During the 2024 season, White has continued to be an outstanding run producer. On the season, White is slashing .339/.409/.682 with 84 hits, eleven doubles, one triple, 24 home runs, 69 RBIs, 25 walks, and a 1.090 OPS.

Tommy White is an elite power hitter with plus hit tools and can drive the ball to all fields. While his offensive upside is enticing, he doesn’t provide much value with his glove and speed.

Strengths

• Elite raw power
• Consistently barrels balls
• 20+ home runs in all three years of college baseball
• Power should translate to the next level
• High contact rate

Weaknesses

• Chases a lot of pitches out of the zone
• Below-average speed
• Limited defensively

Pro Comparison: Jake Burger

Projection: Top 20 pick (23rd on the 2024 MLB Mock Draft Consensus Board as of May 25)

Bottom Line

Tommy White is among the best hitters in the NCAA. White has shown he can be a consistent 20-30 home run hitter at the next level for whoever drafts him. There is a lot of pressure on his bat, though, because his game is lacking in other areas.

The Marlins have one of the worst farm systems in baseball and have struggled to develop hitters in the past. Miami could be a good landing spot for White. However, the last offensive-heavy prospect they selected in the first round out of LSU (Jacob Berry in 2022) has not panned out in the minor leagues.

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