The 2024 MLB Draft will take place live in Fort Worth, Texas as part of All Star week once again. The event will run from Sunday July, 14th through Tuesday July, 16th. The draft will include 20 rounds but bonus have escalated significantly year over year. Night one of the draft will entail the first two rounds and the White Sox will make three selections for the first time since 2016. Rounds 3-10 will take place on Monday and 11-20 will conclude on Tuesday.
We’ll have you covered here at FutureSox with this updated draft tracker. This will be a one-stop shop for information on each White Sox selection. This tracker will be updated with signing bonus information as we get it. Here is the 2023 draft tracker as a guide to follow. This will be the first draft with Chris Getz as the club’s general manager as well.
The White Sox have $14,593,300 in bonus pool space to work with. The full list of slot values courtesy of MLB.com is here. With the 5% overage, explained in James Fox’s draft preview, the White Sox can spend up to $15,322,965 which is an additional $729,665. Players on day three can sign for $150,000 before counting against a club’s bonus pool.
Spending total on the 2024 Draft: $16,812,000
Total Spent in top 10 rounds: $15,275,500
Overage: $682,200
Overage Tax: $511,500
Day Three (not against bonus pools): $1,025,000
White Sox Draft Picks R1-R5
Round 1 (5th overall): Hagen Smith, LHP, Arkansas
No. 5 overall pick Hagen Smith signs w/@WhiteSox for $8 million (slot = $7,763,700). Breaks Brendan McKay's record ($7,005,000) for LHP. @RazorbackBSB, set NCAA D-I record with 17.3 K/9, deceptive 94-97 mph fastball that reaches 100, mid-80s slider w/sweep & depth. @MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/MjvVuMduJo
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 23, 2024
Slot value: $7,763,700
The pick is in!
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 14, 2024
With the 5th pick in the 2024 #MLBDraft, the White Sox select LHP Hagen Smith from Arkansas. pic.twitter.com/u4LS2bDQkF
- Status: Signed according to Jim Callis
- Bonus: $8,000,000
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: Dan Budreika
Round 2 (43rd overall): Caleb Bonemer, SS, Okemos HS (Michigan)
2nd-rder Caleb Bonemer signs w/@WhiteSox for $3 million (slot 43 = $2,172,800). Michigan HS SS/3B, well above-average power, strong arm, some monster performances on showcase circuit last summer. @UVABaseball recruit. @MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/NynGuLJoGC
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 23, 2024
Slot value: $2,172,800
With the 43rd pick in the 2024 #MLBDraft, the White Sox select SS Caleb Bonemer from Okemos HS (MI). pic.twitter.com/J6GbI5RSdK
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 15, 2024
- Status: Signed according to Jim Callis
- Bonus: $3,000,000
- Assigned: Arizona Complex League
- Signing Scout: J.D. Heilmann
Round 2 (68th overall): Blake Larson, LHP, IMG Academy (FL)
The #WhiteSox signed supplemental second rounder Blake Larson for $1,397,500. Slot value for the 68th pick is $1,197,200.
— Carlos Collazo (@CarlosACollazo) July 22, 2024
Slot value: $1,197,200
With the 68th pick in the 2024 #MLBDraft, the White Sox select LHP Blake Larson from IMG Academy (FL). pic.twitter.com/extB4iqpxq
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 15, 2024
- Status: Signed per Carlos Collazo of Baseball America
- Bonus: $1,397,500
- Assigned: Arizona Complex League
- Signing Scout: Alan Marr
Round 3 (78th overall): Nick McLain, OF, Arizona State
3rd-rder Nick McLain signs with @WhiteSox for $800k (slot 78 = $996,100). @ASU_Baseball OF, switch-hitter with bat-to-ball skills, discipline & perhaps 20-HR pop. Brother of Matt & Sean. @MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/CkTec5nyg2
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 23, 2024
Slot value: $996,100
With the 78th pick in the 2024 #MLBDraft, the White Sox select OF Nick McLain from Arizona State. pic.twitter.com/BHyx5HEGt3
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 15, 2024
- Status: Signed per JIm Callis
- Bonus: $800,000
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: John Kazanas
Round 4 (107th overall): Casey Saucke, OF, Virginia
The #WhiteSox signed 4th rounder Casey Saucke for $847,500. Slot value for the 107th pick is $682,800.
— Carlos Collazo (@CarlosACollazo) July 21, 2024
Slot value: $682,800
With the 107th pick in the 2024 #MLBDraft, the White Sox select OF Casey Saucke from Virginia. pic.twitter.com/Egk8l3ez9i
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 15, 2024
- Status: Signed per Carlos Collazo of Baseball America
- Bonus: $847,500
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: John Stott
Round 5 (140th overall): Sam Antonacci, SS, Coastal Carolina
Slot value: $495,400
5th-rder Sam Antonacci signs w/@WhiteSox for $575,500 (slot 140 = $495,400). @CoastalBaseball 3B, VG contact & on-base skills, .523 OBP this year, aggressive baserunner, may fit best at 2B. 2023 D-II juco player of the year, led that level in AVG (.515) & OBP (.618). @MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/V58YrzbJ2b
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 20, 2024
With the 140th pick in the 2024 #MLBDraft, the White Sox select INF Sam Antonacci from Coastal Carolina. pic.twitter.com/7ZMZ9FF1AP
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 15, 2024
- Status: Signed according to Jim Callis
- Bonus: $575,500
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: Kevin Burrell
White Sox Draft Picks R6-R10
Round 6 (169th overall): Jackson Appel, C, Texas A&M
The #WhiteSox signed 6th rounder Jackson Appel for $122,500. Slot value for the 169th pick is $375,700.
— Carlos Collazo (@CarlosACollazo) July 21, 2024
Slot value: $375,700
- Status: Signed per Carlos Collazo of Baseball America
- Bonus: $122,500
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: Tyler Wilt
Round 7 (199th overall): Phil Fox, RHP, Pittsburgh
The #WhiteSox signed 7th rounder Phil Fox for $197,500. Slot value for the 199th pick is $292,700.
— Carlos Collazo (@CarlosACollazo) July 21, 2024
Slot value: $292,700
- Status: Signed per Carlos Collazo of Baseball America
- Bonus: $197,500
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: J.D. Heilmann
Round 8 (229th overall): Aaron Combs, RHP, Tennessee
8th-rder Aaron Combs signs w/@WhiteSox for $250k (slot 229 = $232,200). @Vol_Baseball RHP, won Game Two & saved decisive Game Three in CWS finals, low-90s fastball, high-spin curveball. @MLBDraft
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 21, 2024
Slot value: $232,200
- Status: Signed per Jim Callis of MLB.com
- Bonus: $250,000
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: Phil Gulley
Round 9 (259th overall): Jack Young, RHP, Iowa
The #WhiteSox signed 9th rounder Jack Young for $7,500. Slot value for the 259th pick is $199,200.
— Carlos Collazo (@CarlosACollazo) July 21, 2024
Slot value: $199,200
- Status: Signed per Carlos Collazo of Baseball America
- Bonus: $7,500
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout:
Round 10 (289th overall): Cole McConnell, OF, Louisiana Tech
The #WhiteSox signed 10th rounder Cole McConnell for $7,500. Slot value for the 289th pick is $185,500.
— Carlos Collazo (@CarlosACollazo) July 21, 2024
Slot value: $185,500
- Status: Signed per Carlos Collazo of Baseball America
- Bonus: $7,500
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: Warren Hughes
White Sox Draft Picks R11-R15
Round 11 (319th overall): Blake Shepardson, RHP, University of San Francisco
11th-rder Blake Shepardson signs w/@WhiteSox for $150k. @SFDonsBaseball RHP, 7.80 ERA this spring, but ran heavy fastball to 99 mph & showed a lot of sweep on mid-80s slider in @mlbdraftleague this summer. Older brother of Grant, @Marlins 5th-rder. @MLBDraft
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 20, 2024
- Status: Signed (Told FutureSox)
- Bonus: $150,000 (According to Jim Callis)
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: Adam Virchis
Round 12 (349th overall): Nathan Archer, OF, Bowling Green
A number of day three #WhiteSox signings:
— Carlos Collazo (@CarlosACollazo) July 21, 2024
-12th rounder Nathan Archer: $150,000
-13th rounder Pierce George: $197,500 ($47,500 to bonus pool)
-14th rounder Justin Sinibaldi: $150,000
-15th rounder Mason Moore: $150,000
-16th rounder TJ McCants: $75,000
- Status: Signed per Carlos Collazo of Baseball America
- Bonus: $150,000
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: J.D. Heilmann
Round 13 (379th overall): Pierce George, RHP, Alabama
The @whitesox take right-handed pitcher Pierce George with their 13th-round #MLBDraft pick.
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 16, 2024
The @AlabamaBSB sophomore averages 99 (!!) mph on his fastball and touches 102.
Follow Day 3 coverage LIVE: https://t.co/Sk7vjQbHzG pic.twitter.com/c7UkStqOHe
- Status: Signed per Carlos Collazo of Baseball America
- Bonus: $197,500 ($47,500 counts against pool)
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: Warren Hughes
Round 14 (409th overall): Justin Sinibaldi, LHP, Rutgers
- Status: Signed per Carlos Collazo of Baseball America
- Bonus: $150,000
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: Stephen Octave
Round 15 (439th overall): Mason Moore, RHP, Kentucky
- Status: Signed per Carlos Collazo of Baseball America
- Bonus: $150,000
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: Phil Gulley
White Sox Draft Picks R16-R20
Round 16 (469th overall): TJ McCants, OF, Alabama
And a few more #WhiteSox signings:
— Carlos Collazo (@CarlosACollazo) July 21, 2024
-17th rounder Lyle Miller-Green: $25,000
-18th rounder Liam Paddack: $172,500 ($22,500 to bonus pool)
-19th rounder Nicholas Pinto: $25,000
- Status: Signed per Carlos Collazo of Baseball America
- Bonus: $75,000
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: Warren Hughes
Round 17 (499th overall): Lyle Miller-Green, OF, Austin Peay
- Status: Signed per Carlos Collazo of Baseball America
- Bonus: $25,000
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: Phil Gulley
Round 18 (529th overall): Liam Paddack, LHP, Gonzaga
- Status: Signed per Carlos Collazo of Baseball America
- Bonus: $172,500
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: Josh Krstulovich
Round 19 (559th overall): Nick Pinto, LHP, UC Irvine
- Status: Signed per Carlos Collazo of Baseball America
- Bonus: $25,000
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: Adam Virchis
Round 20 (589th overall): Myles Bailey, 1B, Lincoln High School (FL)
With their 20th-round pick (No. 589 overall), the @WhiteSox select Lincoln (FL) first baseman Myles Bailey, No. 145 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.
— MLB Draft (@MLBDraft) July 16, 2024
LIVE: https://t.co/9Qb2UBFYUN pic.twitter.com/MnHSXltmBU
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- Bonus:
- Assigned:
- Signing Scout: