On this edition of the Pirates’ prospect update, we take a look at outfielder and all-around athlete Lonnie White Jr. who still has plenty of ground to make up if he wants to be Major League ready.
Hailing from across the state in Coatesville, PA, Lonnie White Jr. was considered a top athletic prospect in both football and baseball. After committing to Penn State in his junior year for football, scouts knew they may be able to draw him away from college after he made it clear he would play both sports for the Nittany Lions. Pittsburgh picked him up in the 2021 Competitive Balance Round B draft, and after signing on with a $1.