Devon White

Devon Markes White
born Devon Markes Whyte
(Devo)

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 182 lb.
• High School Park West High School
• Debut September 2, 1985
• Final Game October 5, 2001
• Born December 29, 1962 in Kingston, Jamaica

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Biographical Information

Devon White was an outstanding defensive outfielder during his 17-year major league career, winning seven Gold Gloves in addition to winning three World Series and making three All-Star teams. He was the outfielder and baserunning coordinator in the Washington Nationals' farm system from 2008-2010. He joined the Chicago White Sox as a minor league baserunning coordinator in 2011 and 2012. He became the hitting coach of the Buffalo Bisons in 2017, then was position coach for Buffalo in 2018-2019. He was scheduled to coach for Buffalo in 2020 before the season was cancelled due to Covid-19 then did return to Buffalo in 2021-2022.

White's daughter, Davellyn Whyte, played basketball at University of Arizona [1].

Notable Achievements

• 1987 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
• 3-time All-Star (1989, 1993 & 1998)
• 7-time AL Gold Glove Winner (1988, 1989 & 1991-1995)
• 20-Home Run Seasons: 2 (1987 & 1998)
• 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 3 (1987, 1991 & 1993)
• Won three World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays (1992 & 1993) and the Florida Marlins (1997)

Related Sites

• Devon White at the SABR Bio Project