White relishes chance to play for hometown team

By Katelynn Hunter
HighPointRockers.com

Greensboro native Greg White has made a full circle after signing with the High Point Rockers.  He played in his first game for the Rockers on Mother’s Day where his mom was in the stands to watch the team bring home the win. For White, the dream of playing professional baseball hasn’t faded even through the face of adversity.

As a junior in high school at Wesleyan Christian Academy, he was not being heavily recruited. This was not discouraging to White but instead a source of motivation. After graduating, White made the team at Pitt Community College in Greenville, North Carolina. He spent two years at Pitt Community College before transferring to North Carolina A&T (DI). When he was being recruited by NC A&T, he knew that he was being called to come back home.

“Being surrounded by my support system kept me motivated,” stated White. Being able to play Division I baseball in his hometown was a dream come true. He was able to pursue his dreams while being surrounded by the people he loved. During his time at NC A&T, he started in 47 games and finished the season with a .350 average. White was able to help lead the Aggies to a spot in the 2017 MEAC Baseball Championship Tournament. He was able to see his hard work paying off but did not want his career to stop here.

After graduating college, White continued to pursue his dreams of playing professionally. He tried out for multiple teams but was declined a spot on their rosters. This process continued for several months but White did not give up hope. In 2021, he signed with the Boise Hawks in the Pioneer League for the season. At the end of the season, White found himself looking for a spot with another team. He continued to train and kept himself in shape while waiting for another opportunity to play the sport he loves so much.

In May 2024, White received a call from the High Point Rockers and was quickly added to the roster. This was a full circle moment for him as he was back playing baseball in his hometown. Seeing his family in the stands meant the world to him as he played in his first game on Saturday and then made his first start on Sunday, getting a hit and driving in a run.