William Dighton White (May 1, 1860 – December 29, 1937) was an American professional baseball player who was mainly a shortstop in the Major Leagues for nine seasons from 1879 to 1888.

He was a member of the St. Louis Browns when they were champions of the AA, and went to face the New York Giants in a post-season exhibition set of game, known as the "World Series".

White was born on May 1, 1860, in Bridgeport, Ohio, and he began his professional baseball career in 1883 with the Pottsville Antharcites of the International Association.

[1][2] During that season he is credited with making an appearance with the Philadelphia Quakers of the National League, which consisted of one at bat without collecting a hit.

[3] At the conclusion of the season, the Browns went on to play the National League champion New York Giants in a set of exhibition games called the "World Series".