Trending on the Farm: Caleb Bonemer and Braden Montgomery excel for Cannon Ballers
SoxFest Live Prospect Showcase : Braden Montgomery, Kyle Teel, Noah Schultz, and Hagen Smith
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 active affiliates.
Top of the Crop (Trending on the Farm)
NOTE: This piece will focus on players that are currently in the minor leagues. NOTE: Edgar Quero is omitted since he’s now with the White Sox.
| Rank | Player (Position) [Level] | Last Week (4/15 – 4/20) | Trend |
| 1 | Noah Schultz (LHP) [AA] | 3.2 IP, 6 H, 3R (3 ER), 5 BB, 2 K | ↖ |
| 2 | Kyle Teel (C) [AAA] | .278/.316/.500, .816 OPS, 3R, 2B, HR, RBI | ↖ |
| 3 | Hagen Smith (LHP) [AA] | 5 IP, 3 H, R (ER), 5 K | ⬆️ |
| 4 | Colson Montgomery (SS) [AAA] | .292/.320/.417, .737 OPS, R, HR, 2 RBI | ↙️ |
| 6 | Braden Montgomery (OF) [A] | .353/.500/.765, 1.265 OPS, 6R, 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3 SB | ⬆️ |
| 7 | Grant Taylor (RHP) [AA] | 2.1 IP, 2 H, 2R (ER), 4 BB, 5 K | ↙️ |
| 8 | Jairo Iriarte (RHP) [AAA] | 4 IP, 5 H, 4R (4 ER), 3 BB, 5 K | ⬇️ |
| 9 | Mason Adams (RHP) [AAA] | Tommy John surgery, out for season | 🩹 |
| 10 | George Wolkow (OF) [A] | .150/.217/.300, .517 OPS, 4R, HR, 4 RBI, 3 SB | ↙️ |
| 11 | Caleb Bonemer (SS) [A] | .471/.615/.765, 1.380 OPS, 5R, 3 2B, 3B, 5 RBI, 3 SB | ⬆️ |
Noah Schultz – MLB Pipeline White Sox #1
It was an uncharacteristically erratic outing for Noah Schultz, as walks and a high pitch count ended his start prematurely.
Kyle Teel – MLB Pipeline White Sox #2
After a tough couple of weeks, Kyle Teel rebounded with a solid week offensively against Nashville. Now that Edgar Quero is in Chicago, Teel will handle the majority of the catching duties for the Knights.
Hagen Smith – MLB Pipeline White Sox #3
Hagen Smith rebounded nicely after a very short and wild outing in his previous start.
Colson Montgomery – MLB Pipeline White Sox #4
After a very tough beginning to his season, Colson Montgomery showed some signs of breaking out of his slump last week, homering in the series finale against the Sounds in addition to the multi-hit efforts in the series.
Braden Montgomery – MLB Pipeline White Sox #5
Braden Montgomery is beginning to torch Carolina League pitching. In addition to the multiple home runs, Montgomery walked six times (to just one strikeout) and was also 3-for-4 on stolen bases.
Grant Taylor – MLB Pipeline White Sox #7
Some wildness cut Grant Taylor’s most recent outing a bit shorter than expected against Biloxi.
Jairo Iriarte – MLB Pipeline White Sox #9
Jairo Iriarte produced his best strikeout total in the early portion of the season, but that’s about the biggest positive takeaway you can grab from his early season struggles (so far).
George Wolkow – MLB Pipeline White Sox #10
George Wolkow has been keeping his K% down and was 3-for-3 on stolen bases last week. The hits haven’t been falling yet, as our Ian Eskridge noted he has a .182 BABIP to this point in the young season.
Caleb Bonemer – MLB Pipeline White Sox #11
19-year-old infielder Caleb Bonemer had a fantastic week at the plate for the Cannon Ballers. Bonemer also walked (7) more than he struck out (4) and was 3-for-5 on stolen bases. While it’s still very early, Bonemer has a .319/.452/.532 slash line (.984 OPS) through his first 13 games with Kannapolis.
Best of the Rest
Trending on the Farm: AAA (Charlotte)
Bobby Dalbec
29-year-old Bobby Dalbec continued his strong run of play, batting .563/.588/1.125 for a 1.713 OPS with four runs scored, three doubles, two home runs, four RBI, and was 1-for-1 on stolen bases in four games last week against Nashville.
Tim Elko
26-year-old Tim Elko was fantastic again for the Knights, slashing .350/.458/.850 with a 1.308 OPS in five games last week. Elko also scored four runs, had a double, three home runs, and five RBI. Through his first 17 games this season, a .361/.443/.607 (1.050 OPS) line will certainly draw some positive attention in your direction.
Tristan Gray
29-year-old infielder Tristan Gray hit .333/.444/.800 for a 1.244 OPS over five games last week. Gray scored three runs, had a double, two homers, and three RBI against the Sounds.
Justin Dunn
29-year-old Justin Dunn was outstanding in his start against Nashville last week. Dunn is now tied for second in the International League in strikeouts with 27 (over 18.2 innings).
Greg Jones
27-year-old outfielder Greg Jones was optioned by the White Sox and in two games back with the Knights had five hits, a home run, three RBI, and went 3-for-3 on stolen bases.
Travis Jankowski
33-year-old outfielder Travis Jankowski had a 1.009 OPS in three games last week, scoring four runs while also homering and drove in two.
Caleb Freeman
27-year-old reliever Caleb Freeman pitched great out of the Charlotte bullpen last week, making three scoreless appearances totaling four innings, allowed just two hits, and struck out five.
James Karinchak
29-year-old reliever James Karinchak made three scoreless appearances for the Knights last week, throwing three innings issuing three walks while striking out three.
Trending on the Farm: AA (Birmingham)
Jason Matthews
28-year-old infielder Jason Matthews stood out in a mostly quiet week for the Barons offense against Biloxi. The New Zealand native had an .878 OPS with a home run over four games last week.
Tyler Schweitzer – MLB Pipeline White Sox #23
24-year-old Tyler Schweitzer once again excelled in the piggyback role following Grant Taylor, blanking the Shuckers in his five innings of work. He has since been promoted to AAA Charlotte.
Peyton Pallette
23-year-old Peyton Pallette made two appearances last week for the Barons, throwing four innings allowing one hit, one run (earned), issued no walks while striking out six.
Wikelman González – MLB Pipeline White Sox #18
23-year-old Wikelman González made two starts last week for the Barons, the second of which was an excellent outing. In total, González pitched nine innings, allowed seven hits, three runs (three earned) walked seven, and struck out 12.
Andrew Dalquist
24-year-old Andrew Dalquist was perfect in two appearances last week, throwing three total innings allowing zeroes across the board while striking out five.
Jordan Mikel
26-year-old Jordan Mikel made two scoreless appearances out of the Birmingham bullpen last week, pitching four innings allowing three hits, and struck out two.
Trending on the Farm: A+ (Winston-Salem)
Jeral Perez – MLB Pipeline White Sox #20
20-year-old infielder Jeral Perez homered three times against Greenville (also doubled and tripled) en route to a 1.102 OPS with four runs scored, seven RBI, and was 1-for-1 on stolen bases.
Ryan Galanie
24-year-old Ryan Galanie hit .321/.367/.607 for a .974 OPS in six games for the Dash last week. The Wofford product scored three runs, tripled, hit two home runs, and also drove in eight.
Lucas Gordon
23-year-old Lucas Gordon had a marvelous outing in Greenville, permitting just three base-runners across his six innings of work.
Alec Makarewicz
24-year-old Alec Makarewicz hit .308/.500/.462 for a .962 OPS with more walks (four) than strikeouts (three) in five games last week.
Wes Kath
22-year-old Wes Kath had a .916 OPS with three doubles and four RBI in three games last week.
Jared Kelley
23-year-old Jared Kelley made three scoreless appearances for the Dash last week, pitching three and one third innings allowing just one hit, walked three, and struck out six.
Tanner McDougal
22-year-old Tanner McDougal pitched four and two thirds innings in his most recent start, allowing two hits, one unearned run, walked four, and struck out seven.
Trending on the Farm: A (Kannapolis)
Nathan Archer
22-year-old outfielder Nathan Archer hit .389/.500/.611 for a 1.111 OPS last week against Columbia. Archer scored four runs, doubled, homered, drove in five, walked more (four) than he struck out (three), and was 6-for-6 on stolen bases in five games.
Justin Sinibaldi
23-year-old southpaw Justin Sinibaldi had a solid outing for the Cannon Ballers last week.
Pierce George
21-year-old Pierce George made two scoreless appearances last week out of the Kannapolis bullpen, allowing one hit, one walk, and struck out four in three and two thirds innings.
Lyle Miller-Green
24-year-old only appeared in two games last week but had five hits including a double and a triple while scoring two runs, walking twice (no strikeouts), and was 1-for-1 on stolen bases.
Hale Sims
25-year-old right-hander Hale Sims pitched two and a third innings allowing just one unearned run and struck out three.
Ricardo Brizuela
21-year-old righty Ricardo Brizuela had a solid start, pitching four and one third innings allowing four hits, one run (earned) walked one, and struck out five.
Previous Trending on the Farm:
Trending on the Farm: Grant Taylor’s Birmingham debut, Schweitzer and Oppor carve up opponents
Trending on the Farm: Hagen Smith strikes out 10, Meidroth homers twice
Trending on the Farm: Hello, Kyle Teel
Trending on the Farm: So long, Arizona
Trending on the Farm: Turner drives in six, Dalquist hurls three scoreless
Trending on the Farm: Elko homers, Dalquist throws two scoreless
Trending on the Farm: Colson homers twice, Hoopi-Tuionetoa strong in relief
Trending on the Farm: Colson Montgomery leads the way for Desert Dogs offense
