Will White

Who was Will White?

William Henry "Whoop-La" White 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. In the American Association's first year in 1882, he led the league with 40 wins, 52 complete games, and 480 innings pitched. In 1883, he led the league with 43 wins and a 2.09 ERA.

The brother of catcher and third baseman Deacon White as well as the cousin of outfielder Elmer 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.