Marlins selected Phillips Academy (Andover, MA) LHP Thomas White with the 35th pick of the 2023 MLB Draft.
White is considered the top left-hander (including both college and prep pitchers) available in this year’s draft class, ranking ahead of Kent State lefty Joe Whitman and southpaw Cameron Johnson (IMG Academy). The 18-year-old has the size, velocity, and arsenal to profile as a potential frontline pitcher down the road, though his command will be the key to getting him there. He’s a Vanderbilt commit and odds are he’ll have a high asking price, but as long as the Marlins can get him to sign he’ll be an impact addition to their organization.
