Will White

Will White (Full name William Henry White) was a major league pitcher who made his debut on July 20, 1877 with The Boston Red Caps at the age of 23. He also played for The Reds from 1878-1880, The Wolverines 1881 and The Red Stockings 1882-1888. Will pitched with his right hand, but he was also a switch hitter. He was born on October 11, 1854 in Caton, New York. He passed away on August 31, 1911 in Port Carling, Ontario, Canada. It is speculated that he was a control pitcher opposed to a power one, by his low strike out count, and his low earned run average. A notable reason for his short career and his major league record for games started in a season, is in the 1800's to the mid 1900's relief pitchers were not used if it could be helped. In fact most teams of that era had, 4 starters (most teams use 5 now) and one relief pitcher.(most teams have 4 or 5 on their active rosters now)

Trivia

Holds the major league record for most games started in a single season, for a pitcher, with Pud Galvin each with 75.

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Has 226 career wins and 166 losses.

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Nicakname was "Whoop-La"

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Career lasted 10 years (decade)

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