When the Atlanta Braves claimed Eli White, most of us said, “Who, why?” If you’re still saying that now, you haven't been paying attention nearly enough.
A pair of home runs by Eli White helped the Braves win the rain-delayed Speedway Classic. Those homers are probably the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions White. After all, he’s not a star, won’t win a batting title, or claim a high-dollar contract, but in the season and a half he’s played for Atlanta, he’s done everything asked of him and more.
Fourth outfielders are generally glove-first players who offer little offense.