Twins Outfielder White, Former Twin Knoblauch Among Those Named in Mitchell Report

Minnesota Twins outfielder Rondell White is among those named in Major League Baseball’s Mitchell Report.  The report, prepared by former Sen. George Mitchell, names a number of players who used illegal performance-enhancing drugs

According to the report, White purchased the steroid Deca-Durabolin, as well as human growth hormone, from New York Mets employee Kirk Radomski, who has admitted procuring steroids and HGH for a number of players.  White allegedly told Radomski he needed the drugs in order to “stay on the field,” due to ongoing struggles with injuries.White declined to be interviewed by Mitchell for the report; however, Radomski provided copies of checks written by White to Radomski, including one written Sept. 29, 2005.

White has largely been a disappointment with the Twins, batting .234 with 11 home runs and 58 RBI in two seasons with the club.

Former Twins infielder Chuck Knoblauch was also named in the report, having received the medications from Brian McNamee, who allegedly provided the drugs to Knoblauch and pitchers Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte while they were with the New York Yankees.  Knoblauch’s drug use occurred after his time with the Twins.

Clemens’ was the most prominent name listed by Mitchell.  The 45-year-old right-handed starter, widely considered the best pitcher of his generation, has a lifetime record of 354-184, with a 3.12 ERA, and is second all-time in number of strikeouts with 4,672.  He won the American League Cy Young award in 1986, 1987, 1991, 1997, 1998 and 2001, and the National League Cy Young award in 2004.  He also won back-to-back World Series titles with the Yankees in 1999 and 2000.