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#19
Michael White
Pitcher - R/R - Sioux City , IA
2004 USA SoftballÂ
Men's National Team
A Few Accomplishments...
2003 Silver medalist
at the Pan Am Games in Santo Domingo
2002 Gold medalist for
USA at Pan Am Qualifier in Guatemala
Competed in the Canada Skins Games in Victoria, B.C., Canada
First team ASA All-American, led Frontier Players Casino to
ASA
National title
2000 Bronze medalist
for USA at ISF World Championships, 2-0 record with 0.89
ERA and 19 strikeouts
Most Valuable Pitcher at ASA Salt Lake City Tournament
1999 Silver medalist
for USA at Pan American Games, 32 record with 0.68 ERA
and 35 strikeouts
First Team ASA All-American, led Decatur Pride to ASA National
title,
Tournament MVP
1998 Silver medalist
for USA at Pan American Qualifier, selected to
All-Tournament team
1996 Gold medalist for
New Zealand National Team at World Championships,
*Threw a perfect game against Canada in title game, 4-0 record,
0.00 ERA,
58 strikeouts
1995 Silver medalist
for US at Pan American Games, 3-2 with 0.20 ERA
1994 Most Outstanding
Pitcher at U.S. Olympic Festival
1992 Silver medalist
with New Zealand National Team at World Championships
MVP of ASA National Championship
1988 Silver medalist
with New Zealand National Team, 3-0 record with0.84 ERA
and 40 strikeouts
1984 Gold medalist with
New Zealand National Team, 3-1 record with 0.00 ERA and 42
strikeouts
Did You Know?
White was born in New
Zealand and became a U.S. citizen in 1994.
Favorite Car - Chevy Suburban Z71
Pre-Game Ritual - Relax and watch TV
Favorite College Team - Oregon Ducks
Hobbies - Golf, hunting and pool.
Nickname - Whitey
Workout Schedule - Running and weights twice a week
Favorite Food - Lamb
Favorite Movie - Shawshank Redemption
Best U.S. City - Kansas City
Best Christmas Gift ever - Trip to New Zealand
Favorite Candy - Chocolate
Who do you admire the most - Smart, ethical people
Pets - Jasmine, golden retriever
First curfew time as a youngster - 10 p.m.
Born on November 19, 1961
Born in New Zealand
, White softball career has provided him with the opportunity
to travel the world, meet many friends and start a career
in coaching. An assistant softball coach at the University
of Oregon , White has had the opportunity to play in the ISF
World Championships for both the U.S and his native country
New Zealand . Fortunately the 2004 ISF Mens World Championships
are scheduled for Christ Church , New Zealand where the pitcher
looks forward to return to his native country to play while
visiting family, friends, the place that inspired his talent
and love for softball.
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