It’s been a difficult two years for Mariners first baseman Evan White. There’s no question about that. Just 23 months removed from signing a six-year, $24 million deal with Seattle, White has struggled with on-field performance and injury. Over 279 plate appearances across two seasons, White is slashing .165/.235/.308. But make no mistake, White still has plenty of value within the industry.
There’s still a whole lot to like about White. After all, we’re talking about a Gold Glove first baseman with plus raw power and plus run times. He’s an extremely unique athlete with the building blocks necessary to become a valuable piece at the big league level.