Player Profile: Rondell White

Fantasy Impact:
Rondell White has always had a solid bat. He doesn't take a ton of walks but he usually hits for a high enough average that his obp stays at decent levels. Its always been injuries that have held White back from both baseball and fantasy stardom. In 2005 White hit .313/.348/.489 in 374 at-bats. Comerica Park reduces significantly a players' doubles and homeruns. The Metrodome (Rondell's new home park) also reduces doubles but not as much as Commerica. The Metrodome also slightly boosts homeruns. Given the change in parks and a better chance of staying healthy via the DH role, Rodel White could have a big year. With the addittion of Luis Castillo and a bounce back to more typical numbers by Shannon Stewart alongside the continued improvement of Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau White should have plenty of batters to drive in and to drive him home. A year in the .290/.345/.485 range wouldn't surprise me at all. Thirty homeruns wouldn't surprise me either. Because of Rondell Whites injury problems and mediocre totals the last few years he should be available cheaply and late in drafts. Bid that extra dollar or move him up a round or two, he'll be worth it.

Background:
When Rondell White came up with the Montreal Expos great things were expected of him. He was thought to be a future 30/30 player. Instead injuries have consistently kept him from reaching his once considerable potential. Because of injuries his speed is just about gone but he still has considerable power. White just signed a one year deal to act as the DH of the Minnesota Twins. If White makes plate appearance incentives he could make as much as $8.5 million over two years.

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1993	MON	23	73	9	19	3	1	2	15	7	16	1	2	.260	.321	.411	.732
1994	MON	40	97	16	27	10	1	2	13	9	18	1	1	.278	.358	.464	.822
1995	MON	130	474	87	140	33	4	13	57	41	87	25	5	.295	.356	.464	.820
1996	MON	88	334	35	98	19	4	6	41	22	53	14	6	.293	.340	.428	.768
1997	MON	151	592	84	160	29	5	28	82	31	111	16	8	.270	.316	.478	.794
1998	MON	97	357	54	107	21	2	17	58	30	57	16	7	.300	.363	.513	.875
1999	MON	138	539	83	168	26	6	22	64	32	85	10	6	.312	.359	.505	.863
2000	MON	75	290	52	89	24	0	11	54	28	67	5	1	.307	.370	.503	.873
2000	CHC	19	67	7	22	2	0	2	7	5	12	0	2	.328	.392	.448	.840
2001	CHC	95	323	43	99	19	1	17	50	26	56	1	0	.307	.371	.529	.900
2002	NYY	126	455	59	109	21	0	14	62	25	86	1	2	.240	.288	.378	.666
2003	KC	22	75	13	26	6	1	4	21	6	8	0	0	.347	.400	.613	1.013
2003	SD	115	413	49	115	17	3	18	66	25	71	1	4	.278	.330	.465	.795
2004	DET	121	448	76	121	21	2	19	67	39	77	1	2	.270	.337	.453	.790
2005	DET	97	374	49	117	24	3	12	53	17	48	1	0	.313	.348	.489	.837
Career		1337	4911	716	1417	275	33	187	710	343	852	93	46	.289	.343	.472	.815