Rondell White

Baseball player with the New York Yankees

Rondell White - Baseball player with the New York Yankees
Born

February 23rd, 1972
53 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2005. Primarily an outfielder, had successful stints with several teams including the New York Yankees, Montreal Expos, and Detroit Tigers. Achieved a career batting average of .284 with 117 home runs and 486 runs batted in. After retirement, transitioned to coaching and mentoring young players.

Played for the New York Yankees

Had a career batting average of .284

Achieved 117 home runs in MLB

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