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Trending on the Farm: Colson homers twice, Ramos called up

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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. 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.

RankPlayer (Position) [Level]Last Week (4/30 – 5/5)Trend
1Colson Montgomery (SS) [AAA].263/.440/.579, 1.019 OPS, 2R, 2 HR, 2 RBI↖
2Noah Schultz (LHP) [A+]3.1 IP, 2 H, 2R (ER), BB, 6 K↖
3​Bryan Ramos (3B) [AA].375/.412/.750, 1.162 OPS, 5R, 3 2B, HR, 4 RBI, SB↖
4​Edgar Quero (C) [AA].176/.222/.235, .457 OPS, 2R, 2B↙️
5Nick Nastrini (RHP) [AAA]6 IP, 5 H, 2R (ER), BB, 6 K↖
6Jake Eder (LHP) [AA]5 IP, 7 H, 3R (3 ER), 7 K↖
7Jacob Gonzalez (SS) [A+] .389/.500/.611, 1.111 OPS, 3R, 2B, HR, 3 RBI, SB↖
8Peyton Pallette (RHP) [A+]5 IP, 4 H, 7 K↖
9Jonathan Cannon (RHP) [AAA]4 IP, 3 H, 4R (4 ER), 4 BB, 4 K↙️
10Grant Taylor (RHP) [ACL]N/AN/A
Colson Montgomery

Colson Montgomery was sharp at the plate last week, belting two home runs and walking (five) as many times as he struck out. Over the last two week the power has started to click for the 22 year old shortstop, amassing five extra base hits (two doubles, three home runs) and an .888 OPS with a nearly 1:1 strikeout to walk ratio (12 strikeouts to 11 walks).

Noah Schultz

Noah Schultz had a brief but strong outing in less than ideal conditions. The 20 year old now has 33 punchouts across 19.1 innings pitched to go along with a 0.93 WHIP in his five starts on the season.

Bryan Ramos

Bryan Ramos was just beginning to punish baseballs in the Southern League with four of his six hits last week going for extra bases before getting called up to the White Sox and making his major league debut on Sunday.

Jacob Gonzalez

21 year old shortstop Jacob Gonzalez led the way for the Dash offense last week against Greensboro. Gonzalez walked more (three) than he struck out (two) last week and has kept that up through his first 25 games of the season, with 15 walks to just 11 strikeouts.

Nick Nastrini

24 year old Nick Nastrini put together a strong outing against Memphis last week, rebounding from a very tough start in his previous outing that saw him allow seven earned runs in just three and two thirds innings.

Peyton Pallette

22 year old Peyton Pallette had dynamite stuff in what was arguably his best start as a professional. Pallette threw 70% of his pitches for strikes in this outing, and most importantly, managed to issue no walks for the first time this season.

Jake Eder

Despite allowing three runs in his five innings of work, 25 year old Jake Eder had his first start of the season where he did not issue any walks while heavily utilizing a new cutter in the game. Eder now has 31 strikeouts over 24.1 innings pitched this year and 2 walks or less in four of five starts.

Edgar Quero

A offensively quiet period continued for Edgar Quero last week, securing three hits across 17 at bats in four games played.

Grant Taylor

The ACL White Sox season is set to kick off on Monday with Grant Taylor occupying a spot on that roster. The 21 year old had been working his was back from Tommy John but is set to make his professional debut once he appears in an official game.

Best of the Rest

Trending on the Farm: AAA (Charlotte)

Carlos Pérez

27 year old Carlos Pérez put together a solid week for the Knights against Memphis, knocking two extra base hits (double, home run) for a .979 OPS in six games.

Aaron McGarity

29 year old Aaron McGarity made two appearances for the Knights last week, throwing three scoreless innings allowing two hits and striking out two.

Trending on the Farm: AA (Birmingham)

Wilfred Veras – MLB Pipeline White Sox #26

21 year old outfielder Wilfred Veras continues to pound baseballs in the Southern League, sporting a .980 OPS for the week with two extra base hits (double, home run) and stealing a base in his lone attempt. Veras now has a .950 OPS for the season in Birmingham and narrowly trails Brooks Baldwin (.969) for the team lead.

Mason Adams – MLB Pipeline White Sox #20

A minor first inning blip was the only blemish on the line of 24 year old Mason Adams’ start against Rocket City. Adams was in control from the second inning on, where he struck out seven and did not allow a hit over his next five and a third innings of work (just one hit batter). For the season, Adams has only allowed three walks in 28.1 innings while striking out 36 for an outrageous 12:1 strikeout to walk ratio.

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

Loidel Chapelli

22 year old Loidell Chapelli had a nice week at the plate for the Dash, producing a .922 OPS with two extra base hits (double, home run) in five games played.

Juan Carela

22 year old Juan Carela had a solid start against Greensboro and of his 17.1 total innings pitched, has had shutouts in three of his five outings (11.1 innings) so far this season.

Trending on the Farm: A (Kannapolis)

Rikuu Nishida

22 year old secondbaseman/left fielder Rikuu Nishida was causing chaos in Lynchburg all week long. Nishida had three extra base hits (doubles), went 2-for-2 on steals, and walked four times en route to a 1.026 OPS for the week.

Drake Logan

23 year old outfielder Drake Logan made his season debut last week and came out of the gate hot, with three extra base hits (two doubles, home run) in five games and a .988 OPS to go along with a pair of steals in two tries.

Nick Altermatt

24 year old reliever Nick Altermatt made three appearances last week for the Cannon Ballers. The first appearance was scoreless but saw him allow two hits in two thirds of an inning. Altermatt kept the Hillcats at bay in his next two appearances, throwing three scoreless innings allowing just one hit, no walks, and struck out four.