Andrew Vaughn

Position: 1B
Born: 4/3/1998
Ht: 6’0″ Wt: 215 lb B-T: R-R
Acquired: Drafted 3rd overall in the 2019 draft out of University of California, Berkeley
Career Stats

FutureSox Prospect Rankings

  • #4 – 2019 Midseason
  • #3 – 2020 Preseason
  • #2 – 2020 Midseason
  • #1 – 2021 Preseason

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Accolades

  • PAC-12 Player of the Year (2018)
  • Golden Spikes Award (2018)
  • Perfect Game/Rawlings Player of the Year (2018)

Scouting Report

Vaughn burst onto the national scene as a sophomore in 2018 and was recognized as the best college player in the country by winning the Golden Spikes Award. The Golden Bear slugger was also named as the National Player of the Year by Perfect Game and Rawlings. He was listed as an All-American by every major publication and also took home PAC-12 Player of the Year honors. In 54 games, Vaughn posted a .551 wOBA to go along with an astounding .417 ISO. In 256 plate appearances, the California star hit .402/.531/.819 with 23 homers, 14 doubles and 63 RBI. As a junior in 2019, Vaughn’s numbers weren’t as absurd as they were in 2018, but he remained one of the very best players in the country.

When the White Sox took Vaughn with the third pick in the 2019 draft, it was clear that he was not only going to be the top first baseman in the organization’s farm system, but also one of the top overall prospects. Labeled as a quick riser throughout the draft process, Vaughn lived up to that title by playing at three different affiliates in 2019. In 55 total games, Vaughn slashed .278/.384/.449 with 17 doubles, 6 home runs, 36 RBI, 30 walks, and 38 strikeouts.

With a regular minor league season in 2020, Vaughn would’ve been set to play in Double-A Birmingham. That would’ve been the first big test of his young professional career. Instead, he got valuable extended time around the big league club during Summer Camp. Vaughn showed flashes of an impact bat that will be a force in the White Sox lineup for a long time as he got to face major league arms and guys close to it. He also spent some time playing third base, but a permanent position change does not seem likely for Vaughn. Upon the wrap up of Summer Camp, Vaughn was immediately sent to the Schaumburg alternate site where he stayed for the remainder of the 2020 season.

Looking ahead, it seems that Vaughn is on track to join the big league team at some point in 2021. Despite not having seen regular minor league action in 2020, his time in Schaumburg was deemed valuable enough for him to not require extended time in the minors. He profiles as the eventual heir to Jose Abreu’s spot at first base, though he played outfield in 2021 due to Eloy Jimenez’s injury.

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