Scouting Report - OF - Lonny White

 

Lonny White

 

OF      6-3    205      Malvern Prep (PA) 

 

1-14-21  -  Baseball America

 

Lonnie White Jr. Malvern (Pa.) Prep OF

 

Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 205 | B-T: R-R

Commit/Drafted: Penn State

Age At Draft: 18.5

 

A standout three-sport athlete at Malvern (Pa.) Prep, White Jr. brings an exciting toolset and plenty of athleticism to the baseball field. Originally a Clemson commit, White Jr. had a loud 2019 football season, decommitted from the Tigers and recommitted to Penn State for football—as a wide receiver—and baseball. On top of his skills as a receiver and quarterback, White Jr. is also a talented basketball player. Despite being a Northeast player and multi-sport athlete, White Jr. pairs his collection of 55- and 60-grade tools with solid baseball instincts and skills. His athleticism reminds some of 2019 Cardinals second-rounder Trejyn Fletcher, though Fletcher’s tools were a bit louder and his game a bit cruder at the same time. At his best, White Jr. has a chance for plus power to go along with dynamic center field ability, with plus speed, reliable hands and an above-average throwing arm. There is some swing and miss to White Jr.’s approach now, but he has the bat speed to become a solid hitter if he ever focuses exclusively on baseball in the future. Given his ability on the gridiron, that’s not a guarantee, and could make it difficult for teams to sign him out of his Penn State commitment. 

 

12-25-20 - https://medium.com/minor-league-madhouse/2021-mlb-mock-draft-3

 

Los Angeles Dodgers

 

The Dodgers finally won a World Series, and look to be a threat for the forseeable future. In a class with a strong outfield crop, the Dodgers could find themselves dipping into the prep class. One particular name of interest is the ultra athletic Pennsylvania prep outfielder Lonnie White. Hailing from Kobe Bryant’s alma mater, Malvern Prep, Lonnie created intrigue with a strong showcase performance this summer, when he was being looked at primarily for football. The Penn State commit is exceptionally fast and capable of covering serious ground in centerfield. His bat needs some work and more exposure to higher velocity could serve him well in helping him adjust. Still White would be selected on potential alone, as his athleticism makes him an intriguing developmental prospect.

Mack's spin - 

White is very talented, but I would need a hard verbal commitment by him that he would sign before drafting him.

I think he is a future star... football player.

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