 White played for Seattle for four full seasons (1939–42), helping them win the PCL pennant in both 1940 and 1941.White returned to the Major Leagues during World War II, following the depletion of the talent pool as top players went into military service.In 1943, he was acquired by the Philadelphia Athletics and played in more games (139) and had more at bats (500) and hits (124) than any other season in his MLB career.