With the White Sox already having an extra year of service time for both Charlotte P Michael Kopech and Birmingham OF Eloy Jimenez, it seems all but inevitable that both will be joining the team at some point in the season. I think it’s safe bet to say it’ll be after the Super 2 deadline sometime […]
White Sox Minor League News and Notes, 4/23 to 4/29 Read More »
I already wrote up focus pieces on two key starting pitching prospects based on my trip through the A-ball affiliates – you can read all about Dylan Cease and Kade McClure. But I saw two other starters and a bunch of relievers in four games at Winston-Salem and Kannapolis, and they deserve some attention as
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The Intimidators are, as of this writing, in first place with a 13-6 overall record to start the 2018 campaign. Part of their success thus far is a lineup that, while lacking star prospect power, also lacks clear holes. The starting nine are all players with enough tools and skills to keep them in the
The Kannapolis Piranhas? Read More »
Who has been swinging the hot bats in the White Sox minors this past week? Which pitchers are mowing down opposing hitters? Let’s highlight the top performances on the farm in the last seven games, regardless of ranking or prospect “stock”. And there are certainly plenty of highlights… CHARLOTTE The hitters who did the most
White Sox Prospect Hot List, 4/24 Read More »
Think back to the 2012 draft, when the White Sox picked 13th. The first round selection was a young, unpolished prep outfielder, 6’2” and 210 pounds. His selection was accompanied with an ample amount of hype, and he was invited to and attended the MLB draft. After being selected by the White Sox and donning
White Sox Minor League News and Notes, 4/16 to 4/22 Read More »
I was at BB&T Ballpark to catch Dylan Cease’s second start of 2018. What follows is a report based on my viewing, videos, chatting with scouts and coaches, and interviewing the pitcher himself post-game. It was an impressive start for the 2nd or 3rd best pitching prospect in the White Sox system. Background Cease had
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White Sox fans who follow the minor leagues might be focusing their attention on the Winston-Salem Dash, with their bashing lineup and talented outfield corps. Or maybe they are more pitching-focused, taking in Birmingham Barons games on MiLB.tv. Those two teams’ rosters include most of the highly-ranked prospects in the system. What about the Charlotte
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As of this writing, the Winston-Salem Dash (Advanced-A) are probably the most prospect-laden squad in the White Sox system, certainly on the hitting side of things. That they’ve spent the last week not only winning games but doing it in improbable fashion multiple times (how about a straight steal of home to walk off with
Outfield Overload – The Dash Five Read More »
It’s time to highlight who had a big week on the White Sox farm. This edition is the first full seven days’ worth, as last week’s covered the first stub of five games. Plenty of strong performances stood out, but the Winston-Salem Dash dominate the internal leaderboards over the past week’s worth of play. Let’s
White Sox Prospect Hot List, 4/17 Read More »
The following is a report on right-handed starter Kade McClure, based on in-person viewing on April 10, video, interviews with Kade and his Pitching Coach, and chatting with scouts. Background McClure was born and grew up in the Cleveland area and played his college ball at Louisville. In his third and final year for the Cardinals,
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