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Trending on the Farm: Tim Elko and Bryan Ramos bite the Bats

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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 (and has since graduated from prospect status). 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 (Drew Thorpe has since graduated from prospect status).

RankPlayer (Position) [Level]Last Week (8/5 – 8/11)Trend
1Colson Montgomery (SS) [AAA].227/.393/.500, .893 OPS, 5R, 2B, 3B, HR, 6 RBI↙️
2Noah Schultz (LHP) [AA]3.1 IP, 3 H, R (ER), 2 BB, 5 K⬆️
3Bryan Ramos (3B) [AAA].263/.391/.632, 1.023 OPS, 4R, 2B, 2 HR, 4 RBI⬆️
4​Edgar Quero (C) [AAA].400/.435/.550, .985 OPS, 4R, HR, 3 RBI⬆️
5Nick Nastrini (RHP) [AAA]5 IP, 8 H, 2R (2 ER), 3 BB, 4 K↙️
6Jake Eder (LHP) [AAA]6 IP, 4 H, 3R (3 ER), 2 BB, 3 K↖️
7Jacob Gonzalez (SS) [AA].240/.310/.280, .590 OPS, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 SB⬇️
8Peyton Pallette (RHP) [A+]4 IP, H, 2 BB, 5 K⬆️
10Grant Taylor (RHP) [A]60-day IL🩹
12George Wolkow (OF) [A].300/.440/.600, 1.040 OPS, 4R, 2 HR, 2 RBI↖️
Noah Schultz – MLB Pipeline White Sox #2

21-year-old Noah Schultz continues to own Saturday night’s in the White Sox system. Schultz was able to hold down a hot Trash Panda offense and continue his impressive 2024 performance.

Bryan Ramos – MLB Pipeline White Sox #4

22-year-old Bryan Ramos has been quite hot for the Knights in his last month of games. Ramos is sporting a .902 OPS over his last 17 games with eight extra base hits (five doubles, three home runs) and more walks (11) than strikeouts (10).

Edgar Quero – MLB Pipeline White Sox #3

Edgar Quero has been a mainstay in trending on the farm and he has continued his strong run of play since being promoted to AAA Charlotte. The 21-year-old catcher tacked on eight more last week and is now boasting a .958 OPS in 22 games.

Peyton Pallette – MLB Pipeline White Sox #10

Ho-hum, another week of scoreless appearances out of the Dash bullpen from Peyton Pallette, who has really turned his season around since being utilized in a multi-inning bullpen role.

George Wolkow – MLB Pipeline White Sox #12

18-year-old George Wolkow wanted to remind everyone that he still hits baseballs extremely hard and did so in impressive fashion last week, smashing two opposite field homers. Apparently he’s looking to become a fixture in upcoming trending on the farm reports.

Colson Montgomery – MLB Pipeline White Sox #1

22-year-old bounced back last week with more walks (four) than strikeouts (three) and sent three of his five hits for extra bases.

Nick Nastrini – MLB Pipeline White Sox #7

After what was a pretty awful outing his last time out, 24-year-old Nick Nastrini allowed more baserunners than you’d like, but was able to string together a solid outing that limited the damage.

Jake Eder – MLB Pipeline White Sox #9

A first inning that saw 25-year-old Jake Eder allow three runs was all the damage that the Louisville Bats could accumulate against him. Eder was able to keep the Bats in check, allowing just two hits over the next five frames.

Jacob Gonzalez – MLB Pipeline White Sox #6

22-year-old shortstop Jacob Gonzalez went 2-for-2 on stolen bases last week, but was otherwise quiet on the offensive side of the ball for the Barons in what has been a challenging assignment, Southern League pitching.

Best of the Rest

Trending on the Farm: AAA (Charlotte)

Tim Elko

25-year-old first baseman Tim Elko was routinely punishing baseballs in Louisville last week. Elko slashed .417/.481/.833 for a 1.314 OPS with four extra base hits (double, three home runs), five RBI, and six runs scored over six games played. We love seeing Elko in the trending on the farm pieces.

Zach DeLoach

25-year-old outfielder Zach DeLoach hit .348/.444/.609 for a 1.053 OPS in six games last week, with a double, triple, home run, four RBI, five runs scored, and was successful on his lone stolen base attempt.

Michael Chavis

Birthday boy Michael Chavis (turned 29 on Sunday, happy birthday Michael!) posted a .946 OPS in four games last week scoring two runs, knocking a double, home run, two RBI, and was successful on his only stolen base attempt.

Aaron McGarity

29-year-old right-hander Aaron McGarity made two scoreless appearances for the Knights last week, throwing two total innings allowing three hits while striking out four.

Trey McGough

26-year-old southpaw Trey McGough hurled two scoreless outings last week, throwing four total innings allowing one hit, one walk, and struck out two.

Trending on the Farm: AA (Birmingham)

DJ Gladney

Recently promoted DJ Gladney made his presence felt in the Barons lineup immediately last week. The 23-year-old outfielder hit .333/.391/.667 for a 1.058 OPS with a double, two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs scored in his first five AA games post-Project Birmingham.

Wilfred Veras – MLB Pipeline White Sox #25

21-year-old outfielder Wilfred Veras hit .400/.483/.560 with a 1.043 OPS over six games last week. Veras scored five runs, knocked a double, home run, and drove in five against Rocket City.

Riley Gowens

24-year-old right-hander Riley Gowens had a two start week for the Barons against Rocket City last week. Gowens threw eight and one thirds total innings allowing six hits, one run (earned), six walks, and struck out nine.

Adam Hackenberg

24-year-old catcher Adam Hackenberg hit three doubles, scored three runs, and drove in two while posting a .563/.611/.750 slash line (1.361 OPS) over five games last week.

Terrell Tatum

25-year-old outfielder Terrell Tatum slashed .375/.474/.563 with a 1.037 OPS over four games. Tatum homered, drove in two, scored four runs, and was successful on his lone stolen base attempt.

Shawn Goosenberg

24-year-old infielder Shawn Goosenberg appeared in five games last week against the Trash Pandas, hitting .294/.478/.529 (1.007 OPS) with five runs scored, a double, home run, two RBI, walked six times to two strikeouts, and went 2-for-2 on stolen bases.

Garrett Schoenle

26-year-old left-hander Garrett Schoenle threw the ball extremely well in both of his appearances last week. In total, Schoenle threw four scoreless innings allowing two hits, one walk, and struck out seven.

Trending on the Farm: A+ (Winston-Salem)

Wes Kath

22-year-old Wes Kath has continued to build on a strong second season in Winston-Salem. Last week against Greenville, Kath hit .333/.391/.571 for a .962 OPS in six games. Kath also scored four runs, hit two doubles, one home run, drove in seven, and was successful on his lone stolen base attempt. Over the last month (21 games), Kath has nine extra base hits, 16 RBI, and an .877 OPS (.782 OPS for the season to date).

Ryan Galanie

24-year-old infielder Ryan Galanie hit .235/.304/.647 for a .951 OPS with a double, two home runs, nine RBI, and went 1-for-2 on stolen bases over six games last week.

Jarold Rosado

22-year-old right-hander Jarold Rosado (acquired from Kansas City for Paul DeJong) pitched well in both of his relief apperances last week. Rosado threw two and two thirds scoreless innings allowing one hit and struck out four.

Connor Housley

22-year old Connor Housley made two scoreless appearances last week, throwing two total innings allowing one hit while striking out three.

Jose Ramirez

23-year-old righty Jose Ramirez made two appearances last week for the Dash, throwing six total innings allowing three hits, one run (earned), one walk, and four strikeouts.

Trending on the Farm: A (Kannapolis)

Ricardo Brizuela

21-year-old Ricardo Brizuela’s strong 2024 season continued last week, chucking five scoreless innings against Columbia. In 55.2 innings this season, Brizuela has 57 strikeouts, a 2.91 ERA, and a 1.02 WHIP between the ACL and Carolina League.

Tyler Davis

25-year-old right-hander Tyler Davis made two scoreless appearances last week for Kannapolis, throwing four total innings allowing just one hit, one walk, and struck out four.

Carson Jacobs

22-year-old righty Carson Jacobs made two appearances last week for the Ballers, throwing three total innings allowing one hit, one run (unearned), two walks, and struck out five.

Trending on the Farm: Rookie (DSL)

Carlos Bernal

18-year-old right-hander Carlos Bernal appeared in two games for the DSL White Sox last week. Bernal had two scoreless appearances, throwing three and one third total innings allowing two hits and six strikeouts.

Fabian Ysalla

19-year-old righty Fabian Ysalla made one start last week, hurling four scoreless innings allowing two hits, two walks, and struck out four.