The Trending on the Farm series will highlight player trends from the top prospects in the White Sox system as well as any other notable performances across all affiliates.
Top of the Crop (Trending on the Farm)
NOTE: This piece will focus on players that are trending on the farm currently in the minor leagues. Jonathan Cannon is omitted since he’s with the White Sox. The “Top of the Crop” portion was determined prior to the Dylan Cease trade, hence why Drew Thorpe, Samuel Zavala, and Jairo Iriarte are all omitted.
| Rank | Player (Position) [Level] | Last Week (7/22 – 7/28) | Trend |
| 1 | Colson Montgomery (SS) [AAA] | .067/.222/.133, .355 OPS, R, 2B, RBI | ↙️ |
| 2 | Noah Schultz (LHP) [AA] | 3.1 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 6 K | ↖️ |
| 3 | Bryan Ramos (3B) [AAA] | .357/.471/.429, .900 OPS, 2R, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 SB | ↖️ |
| 4 | Edgar Quero (C) [AAA] | .286/.444/.357, .801 OPS, R, 2B, 3 RBI | ↖️ |
| 5 | Nick Nastrini (RHP) [AAA] | 5 IP, 3 H, 5R (4 ER), 4 BB, 4 K | ⬇️ |
| 6 | Jake Eder (LHP) [AAA] | 3.1 IP, 6 H, 5R (5 ER), 7 BB, 2 K | ⬇️ |
| 7 | Jacob Gonzalez (SS) [AA] | .125/.125/.167, .292 OPS, 2B, 2 RBI, SB | ⬇️ |
| 8 | Peyton Pallette (RHP) [A+] | 4.1 IP, 5 H, R (ER), 7 K | ⬆️ |
| 10 | Grant Taylor (RHP) [A] | 60-day IL | 🩹 |
| 12 | George Wolkow (OF) [A] | .294/.368/.412, .780 OPS, R, 3B, 3 RBI | ↖️ |
Noah Schultz (@whitesox) tallies a half-dozen strikeouts at Double-A 🍩
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 28, 2024
MLB's top LHP prospect spins 3 1/3 scoreless frames to lower his ERA to 1.82 for the @BhamBarons. pic.twitter.com/WOrJQlbNGa
Noah Schultz – MLB Pipeline White Sox #2
A couple hit-batters didn’t rain on Noah Schultz’s parade last Saturday, as he was able to keep the Smokies off the board in his start. Between Winston-Salem and Birmingham, Schultz has 82 strikeouts in 62 innings pitched with a 2.76 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP.
Bryan Ramos – MLB Pipeline White Sox #4
Bryan Ramos put together a solid week in Nashville for the Knights last week, going a perfect 3-for-3 on stolen bases in addition to drawing more walks (three) than strikeouts (one).
Bryan Ramos leads off the 6th with a scorcher down the RF line. #Knights #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/pF5GYYKcyX
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) July 25, 2024
George Wolkow has wheels. He knocks in Arxy Hernandez (BB) with his 4th triple. #Ballers up 1-0. #KingGeorge #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/8GkWM5AE37
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) July 25, 2024
George Wolkow – MLB Pipeline White Sox #12
George Wolkow may not have had the most prolific power series last week, but the 18-year-old outfielder robbed a grand slam and reached base nearly 37% of the time in Charleston as his very successful first full professional season marches onward.
Peyton Pallette – MLB Pipeline White Sox #10
Peyton Pallette’s strong adaptation to a multi-inning bullpen role has continued, as the 23-year-old has only walked one batter and allowed six hits in six relief outings (11.2 innings) while also striking out 20 over the same time-frame.
Since moving to the bullpen in July, Peyton Pallette has allowed just 2 runs across 9.1 innings with only 1 walk and 16 strikeouts. 0.54 WHIP in the month.
— Elijah Evans (@ElijahEv8) July 25, 2024
The command wasn't there as a starter, but Pallette is quickly becoming an elite bullpen arm! @FutureSox
Edgar Quero (@whitesox No. 3 prospect) logs his first three-hit game at Triple-A.
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 28, 2024
MLB's No. 9 catching prospect owns a .412 on-base percentage since joining the @KnightsBaseball lineup. pic.twitter.com/UXZqJAVgCD
Edgar Quero – MLB Pipeline White Sox #3
Edgar Quero appeared in four games last week for the Knights, walking more (four) than he struck out (two) while also logging his first three-hit effort in AAA.
Nick Nastrini – MLB Pipeline White Sox #7
A tough fourth inning combined with a few too many walks (again) ultimately soured Nick Nastrini’s outing against the Sounds last week.
Colson Montgomery – MLB Pipeline White Sox #1
A tough four games were had by Colson Montgomery in Nashville. The 22-year-old shortstop has battled to find consistency at the plate in what has (so far) been a tough assignment in AAA.
Jake Eder – MLB Pipeline White Sox #9
Seven walks and six hits allowed isn’t going to cut it, as the rough initial exposure to AAA continues for Jake Eder.
Jacob Gonzalez – MLB Pipeline White Sox #6
Jacob Gonzalez went six games post All-Star break going hitless before finally breaking the streak last Friday. Gonzalez was able to end the series on a high note by going 2-5 in the finale on Sunday.
Best of the Rest
Trending on the Farm: AAA (Charlotte)
Wilmer Difo
32-year-old Wilmer Difo had four hits (including a double) and four walks to two strikeouts across four games last week to cap off the series with a 1.317 OPS.
Wilmer Difo to the LF corner. 2-0 #Knights as Colson Montgomery comes in to score. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/mTIqDlIcxY
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) July 26, 2024
Dominic Fletcher
26-year-old Dominic Fletcher had two doubles in three games to go along with his five total hits and .900 OPS.
Ky Bush – MLB Pipeline White Sox #15
24-year-old southpaw Ky Bush had a solid start, hurling five innings of one run ball allowing one hit, two walks, and struck out four.
Johan Dominguez
28-year-old Johan Dominguez chucked five innings allowing one run, four hits, two walks, and struck out seven Nashville Sounds in his latest outing for the Knights.
Corey Knebel
32-year-old Corey Knebel made two perfect appearances last week for the Knights, throwing two total innings and notching five strikeouts.
Trending on the Farm: AA (Birmingham)
Tristan Stivors
25-year-old righty Tristan Stivors made two scoreless appearances for the Barons last week, throwing four and one third innings allowing just two hits while striking out two as well.
Jake Palisch
25-year-old southpaw Jake Palisch made the most of his lone appearance last week, throwing two scoreless innings allowing one hit and adding three strikeouts.
Trending on the Farm: A+ (Winston-Salem)
Calvin Harris mashes his 2nd tater on the year. Colby Smelley (1B) also scores. 2-2 #Dash. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/GfIlCjiKP5
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) July 28, 2024
Calvin Harris
22-year-old catcher Calvin Harris sent two of his five hits for extra bases (double, home run) last week against Bowling Green en route to a .313/.353/.563 slash line (.916 OPS) in four games.
Bryce Collins
24-year old right-hander Bryce Collins walked one but struck out four over two scoreless innings in his lone appearance last week.
Juan Carela – MLB Pipeline White Sox #25
22-year-old righty Juan Carela had a solid start for the Dash, pitching five innings of one run baseball with four hits allowed and eight strikeouts.
Trending on the Farm: A (Kannapolis)
Rikuu Nishida
23-year-old Rikuu Nishida hit .294/.455/.588 with a 1.043 OPS including a triple, his first professional home run, and four RBI across five games in Charleston last week. Nishida also walked more (four) than he struck out (two).
Rikuu Nishida with his first HR for the #Ballers. They are up 7-4 on the 3R shot. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/uXYogtkvgM
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) July 27, 2024
Arxy Hernandez rips a double to the RF wall clearing the bases. Drake Logan (1B), Albertson Asigen (BB), and Rikuu Nishida (BB) all come in to score. #Ballers trail 7-5. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/0Be5nL0Qef
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) July 25, 2024
Arxy Hernández
21-year-old Arxy Hernández (happy birthday Arxy!) hit .421/.450/.579 for a 1.029 OPS with three doubles and four RBI in five games last week.
Ricardo Brizuela
21-year-old right-hander Ricardo Brizuela twirled five scoreless innings allowing just two hits and two walks.
Jake Peppers
22-year-old righty Jake Peppers had a nice start for the Cannon Ballers last week, working five innings of one run ball allowing five hits, one walk, and also struck out four.
Trending on the Farm: Rookie (ACL)
Leandro Alsinois
19-year-old outfielder Leandro Alsinois had five hits across 10 at-bats last week while also going 1-for-2 on stolen bases as the ACL regular season concluded last week.
Abraham Nunez
18-year-old outfielder Abraham Nunez hit .455/.538/.455 for a .993 OPS and went a perfect 4-for-4 on stolen bases.
Carlton Perkins
21-year-old right-hander Carlton Perkins had a solid start to cap off his ACL season by throwing three scoreless innings allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out four.
Travis Lakins
30-year-old Travis Lakins made two scoreless appearances last week with the ACL White Sox, chucking two total innings allowing one hit and struck out three.
Trending on the Farm: Rookie (DSL)
Albert Alberto
18-year-old outfielder Albert Alberto slashed .444/.583/1.111 with a 1.694 OPS in three games for the DSL White Sox last week. Alberto scored five runs, had a three extra base hits (double, triple, home run), and drove in seven.
Jehancarlos Mendez
16-year-old infielder Jehancarlos Mendez batted .385/.467/.615 for a 1.082 OPS with a home run and five RBI in four games last week. Mendez also scored three runs and was 1-for-3 on stolen bases.
Yhoiker Fajardo
17-year-old Yhoiker Fajardo had a nearly perfect start last week for the DSL White Sox. The righty twirled five scoreless innings allowing just one hit while striking out seven. In nine starts this year, he has a 3.58 ERA, a 1.12 WHIP, and 49 strikeouts in 37.2 innings.
Angel Bello
Recently turned 18-year-old (happy birthday Angel!) Angel Bello was solid in in lone appearance last week. Bello pitched four innings allowing one hit, one run (earned), walked one, and struck out seven.
Do you think that Colson Montgomery should be sent back to AA for a while to get his confidence back? He has been struggling all year.
I thought AAA was an aggressive assignment to begin the year and it seems like that’s holding true. I wouldn’t be against the idea of dropping him down temporarily, but I don’t think it’s very likely that they do it.