Will White

William Walter "Whoop-La" White (October 11 1854 - August 31 1911) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher.

White made his debut on July 20, 1877 with the Boston Red Caps at the age of 23. He also played for the Cincinnati Reds from 1878-1880, the Detroit Wolverines 1881 and the Cincinnati Red Stockings 1882-1888.

The brother of catcher and third baseman Deacon White, Will White pitched with his right hand, but he was also a switch hitter. He was the first major-league player to wear eyeglasses on the field. He was born in Caton, New York. He died in Port Carling, Ontario, Canada.

Major-league records

*Most complete games in a single season, 75 in 1879.
*Most games started in a single season, for a pitcher, with Pud Galvin, each with 75.
*Most innings pitched in a season with 680 in 1879 at the age of 24 with the Cincinnati Reds.

ee also

* List of Major League Baseball leaders in career wins
* List of Major League Baseball ERA champions

External links

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* [http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=whitewi01 Will White at the Baseball Almanac.com]

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