ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MAY 08: Evan White #12 of the Seattle Mariners is greeted in the dugout after a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Since the days of yore, first basemen have typically been associated with crushing home runs in the middle of their team’s batting order while offering below-average skills on the defensive side. Think Prince Fielder, Frank Thomas, Jason Giambi, and even the great Lou Gehrig. However, I’m here to make an argument for the defensively gifted first baseman with the capability to hit for power; particularly, let’s talk Evan White of the Seattle Mariners.