Brendan White

Fortune favors the hard working

[Brendan White @BWhite37_]

@SuperAdidas11 Would you mind sharing this clip if you still have it?

[Jaynit @jaynitx]

>be Michael Phelps
>born 1985 in Baltimore, Maryland
>dad is a state trooper, mom is a teacher
>parents divorce when you're 9
>can't sit still
>can't focus
>diagnosed with ADHD
>teachers say you'll never amount to anything
>too hyperactive, too unfocused
>mom puts you in the pool
>just to burn off energy

childhood:
>hate putting your face in water
>afraid of it
>coach tells you to float on your back first
>you learn
>turns out your body is built for this
>6'4" with size 14 feet
>arms longer than your height
>wingspan of 6'7"
>double-jointed ankles
>you're genetically engineered for swimming
>you just didn't know it yet

1996:
>age 11
>watch the Atlanta Olympics
>see swimmers on TV
>tell your mom: "I want to be an Olympian"
>she doesn't laugh
>you get to work

2000:
>Sydney Olympics
>you're 15 years old
>youngest male swimmer on the U.S. team in 68 years
>don't medal
>finish 5th in the 200m butterfly
>doesn't matter
>you just got a taste
>now you're hungry

2001:
>age 15
>break the world record in 200m butterfly
>youngest male ever to set a world record
>this is just the beginning

2004:
>Athens Olympics
>win 6 gold medals, 2 bronze
>8 medals total
>you're 19
>the greatest swimmer in the world
>but you wanted 8 golds
>Mark Spitz's record still stands
>you'll be back

2008:
>Beijing Olympics
>this is it
>8 events, 8 chances
>swim after swim
>gold after gold
>7th race: 100m butterfly
>you're behind at the turn
>Milorad Čavić leads at the wall
>one hundredth of a second
>0.01
>you out-touch him
>gold
>8th race: 4x100 medley relay
>gold
>8 golds in one Olympics
>8 world records
>the greatest Olympic performance in history

2012:
>London Olympics
>4 golds, 2 silvers
>become the most decorated Olympian ever
>22 medals total
>retire
>you're done
>you're 27

but:
>retirement breaks you
>no structure, no purpose
>depression hits
>suicidal thoughts
>drinking heavily
>2014: second DUI arrest
>going 84 in a 45
>everyone sees the mugshot
>the golden boy is drowning
>out of the water this time

rehab:
>check into treatment
>45 days
>face everything you've been running from
>the divorce, the pressure, the loneliness
>learn that gold medals don't fix you
>therapy works
>you come back different

2016:
>Rio Olympics
>one more run
>age 31
>5 golds, 1 silver
>6 more medals
>28 total
>23 golds
>most decorated Olympian in history
>retire again
>this time for real

after swimming:
>become a mental health advocate
>talk about depression openly
>help others who are struggling
>the thing that almost killed you becomes your mission
>testify before Congress on mental health in sports
>start a foundation
>marry Nicole Johnson
>have three sons
>finally at peace

the numbers:
>23 gold medals
>28 total medals
>39 world records over career
>5 Olympic Games
>most dominant athlete in Olympic history
>not debatable

Michael Phelps.
the greatest Olympian who ever lived.

still swimming.
just not for medals anymore.

[Brendan White @BWhite37_]

CSP Pro Day 1/28/2026

[Remi Bunikiewicz @RBunikiewicz]

Brendan White, 27

@BWhite37_ has interesting shapes + favorable contract status (2 MiLB options). Cmnd has been an issue, but the stuff is good weird. Low relH, upshoot cut 4S, + other SSW pitches. Kind of like C Snider.

Injuries look to be past him; the 2023 stuff was amazing.

[Velo University @velouniversity]

Brendan White throwing live at-bats at an indoor pro day.
33 MLB appearances
44 strikeouts across 40.2 innings
Former Detroit Tigers pitcher
Currently a free agent

[Remi Bunikiewicz @RBunikiewicz]

Plots and Thoughts:

Brendan White, 26, RHP.

He's a low-slot super supinator (sub 65% efficient on FA shapes) with a large mix.

Almost all of his shapes grade out as plus and have average zone rates.

He has a right elbow strain but is worth a 40 man spot/MiLB deal.

[FanDuel Sports Network Detroit @FanDuelSN_DET]

Brendan White discusses his first ever Major League win and the different items thrown on him postgame as celebration.

#RepDetroit

[Steve Adkins @Adkins_29]

“Played for the great Tony Rossi” @Brendan_White37 @tr471

[Jay Creighton @JayCreighton24]

End of season stats and clips with Lackawanna College:

19.2 IP
3.66 ERA
22 SO
.164 BAA

FB: 84-86
SL: 75-77
CB: 74-76
CH: 76-78

3.85 GPA

Seeking 4 year opportunities

[Toledo Mud Hens @MudHens]

"Fine, I'll do it myself" - Brendan White 😤

[Brewer Hicklen @brewerhicklen]

Almost 1,100 days… this journey has molded me and I’ve smiled through most of it, but boy have there been some days where I never thought I’d get there.

To anyone that feels defeated - don’t ever give up. God has you in that journey for a reason. Failure is a beautiful thing

[Detroit Tigers @tigers]

Wild about the Tigers 🐯

[Detroit Tigers @tigers]

Your 2025 Tigers Spring Training roster:

[Adam Wolf @adamwolf610]

Looking for a job in affiliated ball

3.10 ERA in 200 AA/AAA innings since beginning of 2022

@FlatgroundApp

[Evan Petzold @EvanPetzold]

Why did #Tigers reliever Brendan White miss most of the 2024 season? He explains everything.

"Nothing serious was going on, but it just took a bit to figure out what it was," White said.

On White's injury: https://t.co/QbABAuIHFa

[Brendan White @BWhite37_]

@Adkins_29 Very cool to see this again. Thanks for sharing it 💪🏻

[Steve Adkins @Adkins_29]

Dug up an old 7-day recovery/prep chart from a pretty good college arm back in the day. It’s no coincidence he’s a big leaguer. One of the best I’ve ever been around at obsessing over his physical and mental preparation. @BWhite37_

[Frankie Giuliano @FrankieGiuliano]

First winter bullpen. Free agent. Looking for affiliate opportunity. 3 years pro experience. @FlatgroundApp

[Brendan White @BWhite37_]

First touch and feel of the winter :)