Born on November 29, 1961, in Humansville, Missouri, Logan L. White would come to make New Mexico his sporting home. After relocating to New Mexico, he attended Elida High School (class of 1980) in Elida, where he excelled on the mound—posting a 7–2 record as a freshman, earning All-District and All-State honors. Later, he transferred to Portales High School (1983–84), where as a senior he went 9–5 with a remarkable 0.75 ERA, racking up 152 strikeouts in 81 innings, achieving multiple no-hitters, a perfect game, and earning All-State, All-Region, All-District, and team MVP accolades. 

Before arriving at Western New Mexico University, White honed his game at the junior college level. He pitched for Ranger Junior College in 1981 (2–2), and then Murray State Junior College in 1982, where he posted a 5–5 record, a stellar 1.56 ERA, and earned All-Conference and All-Oklahoma JUCO honors. 

At WNMU (1983–84), White's impact was immediate and profound. In 1983 he went 6–2 and was named All-Conference and All-District, regularly defeating Division I opponents including UNM and NMSU. In his senior 1984 campaign, he turned in a dominant 16–4 record (plus 2 saves), earned All-Conference, All-District, and Academic All-American honors, and led the nation in both wins and strikeouts. White led the Mustangs to the RMAC Championship, defeating Mesa (4-1). He still holds the WNMU / Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference records for wins and strikeouts, and he is widely credited with turning the baseball program at WNMU around. White also became the first WNMU player ever drafted, selected in the 23rd round of the 1984 MLB First-Year Player Draft by the Seattle Mariners. 

Following his playing days, White transitioned into scouting, coaching, and executive work. Early on, he combined coaching and teaching roles in Portales schools (1988–89) while also serving as an associate scout for the Mariners. From 1990 to 1992, he was an area scout for the Baltimore Orioles, then moved to the Padres as West Coast supervisor (1993–95). He later returned to Baltimore as West Coast supervisor (1996–2001), before joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2002. At the Dodgers, he ultimately became Director of Amateur Scouting, Assistant GM for Amateur & International Scouting, and—by 2012—Vice President of Amateur Scouting. During his tenure he oversaw the signing or drafting of more than 100 players who reached the majors, including stars like Clayton Kershaw, Matt Kemp, Corey Seager, Joc Pederson, and others. 

Since October 2014, White has served as Senior Advisor / Director of Player Personnel for the San Diego Padres. In that capacity, he is responsible for evaluating talent across all levels—major league, minor league, amateur, and international. He plays a key role in roster building, trade evaluation, draft strategy, and international signings. Under his watch, the Padres have acquired promising young players such as Cal Quantrell, Fernando Tatis, and Joey Lucchesi, among others. 

White's excellence and influence have been recognized with several honors. He was inducted into the WNMU Hall of Fame in 1996.  He also earned induction into the Scouts Hall of Fame in 2019, receiving the "Legends in Scouting" award. Beyond baseball, he remains active in his community—raising funds for cancer causes, and frequently speaking to youth, particularly underprivileged students in California and Arizona, about perseverance, leadership, and opportunity.On the personal side, White is married to his wife, Deena, and they have a son, Logan Jr. 

In sum, Logan White's story is one of relentless drive, deep baseball acumen, and service to both his alma mater and to the game at the highest levels. For WNMU, he is more than an alum — he is a bridge between the university and the major leagues, a proof point that talent developed here can reach the top echelons of professional sport.

Be sure to check back next week for our next WNMU Athletics alumni feature. 

   
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