History of Tommy White (baseball) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 16, 2026

Tommy White is a prominent American collegiate baseball player known for his exceptional power-hitting abilities. He began his college career at NC State in 2022, where he made an immediate impact by setting the NCAA freshman record for home runs with 27. Following his standout freshman season, White transferred to Louisiana State University (LSU). During his time with the Tigers, he became a central figure in their 2023 National Championship run, forming a prolific offensive duo. A versatile infielder primarily playing third base, White is widely regarded as one of the premier power hitters in college baseball history. His consistent ability to drive in runs and maintain a high slugging percentage has solidified his status as a top prospect for professional baseball.

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Full Timeline Success & Recognition

1983: Historical Comparison to Pete Incaviglia and Frank Fazzini

During the 1983 season, both Pete Incaviglia of Oklahoma State and Frank Fazzini of Florida State began their historic runs that would eventually set the precedent for players like Tommy White to reach 75 home runs in three seasons.

1984: Historical Comparison to George Canale

In 1984, George Canale of Virginia Tech began his three-season performance, joining the exclusive list of players who achieved 75 career home runs in a three-year span.

1990: Todd Green's Freshman Home Run Record

In 1990, Todd Green set a collegiate baseball record by hitting 26 home runs as a freshman, a benchmark that stood until it was surpassed by Tommy White in 2022.

1990: Historical Comparison to Todd Greene

In 1990, Todd Greene of Georgia Southern started his record-setting performance, establishing himself as one of the few players in NCAA Division I history to hit 20+ home runs in three separate seasons.

1993: Todd Greene Completes 20+ Home Run Milestone

By 1993, Todd Greene concluded his three-season stretch of hitting 20+ home runs, becoming a statistical peer to Tommy White in the history of NCAA Division I baseball.

March 2, 2003: Birth of Thomas Anthony White

On March 2, 2003, Thomas Anthony White, who would later become a professional baseball player known as Tommy Tanks, was born.

2021: High School Prospect Ranking and Graduation

In 2021, following a successful senior season at IMG Academy where he was named an All-American, Tommy White was recognized as the No. 1 ranked third base draft prospect coming out of high school and the No. 18 overall prospect.

May 28, 2022: Breaking the NCAA Freshman Home Run Record

On May 28, 2022, Tommy White hit his 27th home run of the season during the ACC Tournament, officially surpassing Todd Green's 1990 record of 26 home runs to set a new NCAA single-season record for a freshman.

September 2022: NIL Philanthropy Announcement

In September 2022, after transferring to Louisiana State University, Tommy White garnered national attention when he announced his decision to donate his Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) earnings back to the local Baton Rouge community.

2022: Start of Historic Home Run Streak

In 2022, Tommy White began a remarkable three-season streak, contributing to his ultimate status as one of only four NCAA Division I players to hit 75 home runs in just three seasons (2022-2024).

2023: LSU Championship Season and Individual Honors

During the 2023 season, Tommy White led the nation with 105 RBIs, helped LSU secure the national championship, and earned spots on the consensus All-American team and the College World Series All-Tournament Team.

July 23, 2024: Tommy White Signs with the Oakland Athletics

On July 23, 2024, Tommy White officially signed his contract with the Oakland Athletics, securing a $3 million signing bonus after being selected by the team in the 2024 Major League Baseball draft.

2024: Junior Season Performance

Throughout 2024, White concluded his junior year by batting .330 with 24 home runs and 70 RBIs, earning selections as a second-team All-American and an All-Southeastern Conference player.

2025: Professional Advancement and All-Star Recognition

Throughout the 2025 season, Tommy White progressed through the Oakland Athletics farm system, beginning with the Lansing Lugnuts in High-A before earning a promotion to the Double-A Midland RockHounds in July. Additionally, in 2025, he was honored with a selection to compete in the All-Star Futures Game held at Truist Park.