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 currently in the minor leagues, so Bryan Ramos, Jairo Iriarte, Ky Bush, and Brooks Baldwin are omitted since they’re with the White Sox.
| Rank | Player (Position) [Level] | Last Week (9/24) | Trend |
| 1 | Noah Schultz (LHP) [AA] | did not pitch | N/A |
| 2 | Colson Montgomery (SS) [AAA] | – | – |
| 3 | Hagen Smith (LHP) [A+] | – | – |
| 4 | Edgar Quero (C) [AAA] | – | – |
| 5 | Grant Taylor (RHP) [A] | – | – |
| 6 | George Wolkow (OF) [A] | – | – |
| 8 | Mason Adams (RHP) [AAA] | – | – |
| 11 | Caleb Bonemer (SS) [RK] | – | – |
| 12 | Jeral Perez (2B) [A] | – | – |
| 14 | Jacob Gonzalez (SS) [AA] | .000/.000/.000, .000 OPS | – |
Jacob Gonzalez – MLB Pipeline White Sox #11
While it was only one game, Jacob Gonzalez did reach base with a walk in the Barons Southern League Championship series sweep of the Montgomery Biscuits.
Jacob Gonzalez makes a nice play to retire the speedy Chandler Simpson to lead off the 5th. #Barons #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/8ULnPxMRPV
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 25, 2024
Best of the Rest
Trending on the Farm: AA (Birmingham)
DJ Gladney comes through with a single up the middle. #Barons win!!!! 2-1. #WhiteSox #GoDJ pic.twitter.com/EzZ0ByOVN0
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 25, 2024
DJ Gladney
23-year-old had two hits in game 2, with the second being the knock that secured the title for the Barons. DJ will be heading to the Arizona Fall League which kicks off next week.
Nick Podkul
27-year-old infielder Nick Podkul reached base twice in game 2 (single, walk) and made this spectacular play to keep the score tied at one for the Barons heading into the bottom of the 10th inning.
Nick Podkul with a beautiful play to shut the Biscuits down in the 10th. Eric Adler with a great inning. #Barons coming up in the 10th. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/yiREeK0Dpb
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 25, 2024
Don't fade Michael Turner. 1-0 #Barons as Rikuu comes in to score. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/hj9b8Kb4te
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 25, 2024
Michael Turner
26-year-old catcher Michael Turner had two hits, including an RBI, in the game 2 victory. Turner will also be representing the White Sox in the AFL.
Barons Bullpen
Peyton Pallette, Zach Franklin, Eric Adler, and Caleb Freeman were outstanding against the Biscuits in game 2, with the only blemish crossing the plate against Adler in the ninth. Pallette and Adler (and fellow teammate Andrew Dalquist) will also be participating in the AFL.
What a job by the pen tonight. Caleb Freeman, Zach Franklin, Peyton Pallette, and Eric Adler. 5.1 IP 1R, 3H, 2BB, and 7K's. Great defensive plays as well from Rikuu, Podkul, and Gonzo. CHAMPIONS! #Barons #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/7TbDOEh5YR
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 25, 2024
Previous Trending on the Farm:
Trending on the Farm: Kannapolis advances to Carolina League Championship
Trending on the Farm: Colson Montgomery guides Knights against Tides
Trending on the Farm: Noah Schultz filthy once again
Trending on the Farm: Hagen Smith debuts for the Dash while Ramos and Gonzalez dominate
Trending on the Farm: Peyton Pallette continues impressive run in Dash bullpen