The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired Aaron Heilman today in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, and in the process, sent former South Bend Silver Hawks first baseman Ryne White to the Cubs organization.White joined the Silver Hawks for the end of the 2008 regular season, playing in 12 games. He hit.358 with 13 RBIs in 12 regular season games with the Hawks. White also played in all seven postseason games for South Bend last season, batting.222 with a home run and three RBIs.
White was born in Chicago and played collegiately at Purdue University.
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