During the recent 2023 Major League Baseball Draft, the Miami Marlins made an exciting pick by choosing a talented left-handed pitcher who hails from Massachusetts. The Marlins selected Thomas White, a standout athlete from Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. White's impressive performance in high school earned him a reputation as one of the most promising prospects leading up to the draft. Standing at 6 feet 5 inches and only 18 years old, he showcased his skills by striking out a total of 165 batters over his final two seasons, pitching a combined 75 innings.

Although projected as the 24th-best prospect according to MLB.com, White dropped slightly in the draft and was eventually chosen as the 35th overall pick by the Marlins in the competitive balance Round A, which falls between the first and second rounds. Despite being committed to Vanderbilt, White's impressive pitching abilities caught the Marlins' attention. His repertoire includes a fastball that consistently reaches speeds between 95 and 97 mph. With the addition of White, the Marlins now have two outstanding high school pitchers from the draft, as they previously selected Noble Meyer at the 10th overall pick in the first round.

White's college experience was somewhat affected by the COVID-19 pandemic during his freshman year, but he rebounded strongly. In 2022 and 2023, he received consecutive Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year awards, cementing his status as a top talent. Harold Reynolds, a former Major League Baseball player, drew comparisons between White and Dan Plesac, emphasizing the left-hander's remarkable skills and potential.

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