Warren White (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Warren White |
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| Third baseman/Manager | |||
| Born: 1844 Milton, New York |
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| Died: June 12, 1890 Little Rock, Arkansas |
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| debut | |||
| June 17, 1871, for the Washington Olympics | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| June 27, 1884, for the Washington Nationals (UA) | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .253 | ||
| Runs | 96 | ||
| Runs Batted In | 64 | ||
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William Warren White (born 1844 – died June 12, 1890) was an American Major League Baseball player. He mainly played as a third baseman for six different teams. Warren White played in professional baseball for six seasons.
Five of his seasons were in the National Association. His last season was in the Union Association.
Early Life and Service
Warren White was born in Milton, New York. He was also known by the name William Warren during his life. Before he became a professional baseball player, Warren White served his country.
He was part of the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. He joined the Union Army and was part of the 14th Heavy Artillery Regiment New York. After his service, he worked as a clerk in Washington, D.C. for the Paymaster General.
Baseball Career Highlights
Warren White was not only a player but also a player-manager. He managed the Baltimore Canaries during the 1874 season. The team finished in 8th place that year.
Their record was 9 wins and 38 losses. After this season, the team stopped playing. Warren White did not manage in the major leagues again.
In 1884, White took on another important role. He was chosen to be the Secretary of the Union Association. He also represented the Washington Nationals as their delegate.
During this time, he also played in four games for the Washington Nationals. He got one hit in 18 turns at bat. After the season, he was re-elected as Secretary. However, the Union Association league closed down before the 1885 season began.
Life After Baseball
After his baseball career ended, Warren White continued to work for the government. He held various clerk jobs for the federal government.
He passed away in Little Rock, Arkansas, when he was 46 years old. Warren White was buried in the Ballston Spa Village Cemetery in Ballston Spa, New York.
