Another day, another player preview about a pitcher the Detroit Tigers scouted from relative obscurity who now has a legit shot at a major league career. Right-hander Brendan White is a dedicated reliever now, but as a 26th rounder in 2019, he certainly fits with the Wilmer Flores, Beau Brieske, Garrett Hill group as a pitcher the Tigers’ area scouts found well off the beaten track. Equipped with one of the best breaking balls in the organization, the 24-year-old could play a key role in a rebuilt 2023 bullpen.
The Mahopac, New York native wasn’t on anyone’s radar in high school, and it wasn’t until his junior year at Siena College that getting drafted became a realistic possibility.