William Cowart White (born November 20, 1978) is an American former

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the Texas Rangers.

Career

White made his Major League Baseball debut with the Texas Rangers in . White's contract was purchased by the Rangers from Oklahoma on August 25, 2007. He was outrighted to the minors on October 1, , after posting a 9.45

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during the season. In January , he signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. However, on February 20, , he was released after failing a physical. On December 18, 2009, White signed a minor league contract with the

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. On April 9, 2010, White signed with the

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of the

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* 1978 births Living people Baseball players from Louisville, Kentucky Major League Baseball pitchers Texas Rangers players South Bend Silver Hawks players El Paso Diablos players Yakima Bears players Lancaster JetHawks players Tennessee Smokies players Frisco RoughRiders players Oklahoma RedHawks players Jacksonville State Gamecocks baseball players Meridian Eagles baseball players Long Island Ducks players Arizona League Diamondbacks players Bakersfield Blaze players {{Louisville-stub