A reunion of Tigers
The Athletics will call up left‑handed prospect Tommy White on Friday, slotting him into the lineup for his first major league appearance against the Washington Nationals. The move comes after a stellar minor‑league stretch that saw White post a .818 OPS across 76 games and drive in 10 home runs with 64 RBIs.
White’s rise is rooted in a two‑year stint at LSU, where he hit 48 career home runs — the most by any player who spent only two seasons with the Tigers. His most memorable blast was a two‑run, walk‑off homer against top‑ranked Wake Forest, a moment that helped LSU capture the 2023 national championship.
Joining White on the roster is fellow former Tiger Gage Jump, drafted in the same 2024 class and already earning a win in his debut appearance for the Athletics earlier this season. The Nationals, meanwhile, counter with outfielder Dylan Crews, the second‑overall pick in the 2023 draft, and reliever Cole Henry, an LSU product selected in 2020.
The matchup promises a nostalgic flavor, as up to four former Tigers could appear in the series finale on Sunday. FanGraphs projects Jump to start on the mound for Oakland, while White’s debut is slated for an 8:40 p.m. Eastern start, available via streaming platforms.
White’s call not only marks a personal milestone but also underscores LSU’s pipeline to the majors, a trend that began with the 2023 championship team and continues to shape the sport’s emerging talent.