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Lonnie White Jr. drafted by Pirates: What it means for Penn State Football

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Penn State football 2021 signee Lonnie White Jr. was drafted 64th overall in the Major League Baseball draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday.

The 4-star wide receiver from Malvern Prep was a key member of Penn State Football’s 2021 recruiting class, along with 4-star offensive lineman Landon Tengwall and 4-star cornerback Kalen King.

It now looks like White may begin a minor league baseball career, instead.

The slot value for the 64th pick in the MLB draft is $1.