Bucs on Deck 2026 Pirates Breakout Player of the Year: Lonnie White Jr.

Lonnie White Jr. was named the Bucs on Deck 2026 Pirates Breakout Player of the Year after completing a standout campaign. White, a 2021 second-round draft pick who previously battled injuries, delivered a 20/20 season by slashing .270/.376/.520 with 26 home runs and 21 stolen bases.

White earned a promotion from High-A Greensboro to Double-A Altoona, where he hit 19 of his 26 home runs across 91 games. Writer Anthony Murphy and contributor WTM highlighted White's improved health and 126 wRC+ at the Double-A level as pivotal to his breakout recognition.