The Mariners introduced Kentucky first baseman Evan White, the team’s first-round pick, on Friday. Here are five things to know about White after he spent the day at Safeco Field:
1, The first player he met was also the one he was most in awe of: Nelson Cruz.
“He is a big, big boy. You see him on TV, and you realize he’s a very strong guy,” White said. “But you don’t really realize his size until you meet him.”
2, He took batting practice with the Mariners before Friday’s game.