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Tommy White called up by the Athletics
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Wyatt Nun , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway White has had a notable season, with 10 home runs and 64 RBIs.
A local baseball player is making headlines with a call-up to the major leagues. Tommy White, a third baseman, has been called up by the Athletics. He previously played for the RockHounds in Midland .
White has had a notable season, with 10 home runs and 64 RBIs. He is expected to make his debut on Friday. The 23-year-old played college baseball at LSU and was a second-round pick by the Athletics in 2024.
Further details about White's call-up and upcoming games are available from ESPN and other sources. Local fans may be interested in following his progress as he begins his major league career.
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Category: local Published: July 16, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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