Author name: James Fox

White Sox draft strategy should deviate from college to prep

The Chicago White Sox haven’t selected a prep player in the first round since nabbing outfielder Courtney Hawkins out of a Texas high school in 2012. The organization hasn’t taken a high school pitcher since selecting Kris Honel in round one back in 2001. Neither player worked out and it’s understandable why the risk could […]

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2020 Draft Preview: Jared Kelley (RHP)

NAME: Jared KelleySCHOOL: Refugio High School (Texas)POSITION: RHPHEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’3″ 215B/T: R/RD.O.B.: 10/03/2001PREVIOUSLY DRAFTED: N/A Scouting Report Jared Kelley is one of the most heralded prep prospects in the 2020 MLB Draft class. The big righty is committed to the University of Texas, but is unlikely to make it to Austin this fall. The right hander currently attends Refugio High School in

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2020 Draft Preview: Reid Detmers (LHP)

NAME: Reid Detmers SCHOOL: LouisvillePOSITION: LHPHEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’2″ 210 B/T: L/LD.O.B.: July 8, 1999PREVIOUSLY DRAFTED: 2017, 32nd round (Atlanta) Scouting Report Reid Kristien Detmers played three seasons for Nokomis High School after being born in nearby Springfield, Il. He was named to the All Prairie State Conference team all three years with the Redskins. Detmers was also named First Team All-State as a

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2020 MLB Draft Date, Rules and Ramifications for White Sox

Early last week, reports surfaced that the 2020 MLB Draft would consist of just five rounds and was expected to take place on the originally scheduled date of June 10th. Jeff Passan of ESPN has the most recent details on the official agreement struck between the MLBPA and MLB. 2020 MLB Draft Format The 2020

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The Latest on the 2020 MLB Draft and How It Relates to the White Sox

The White Sox select at pick No. 11 in the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft, which is going to look much different than drafts of the past. There is still no official agreement in place between MLB and the MLBPA, but that decision is expected within the next week, according to Seattle Mariners General Manager

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White Sox Release 14 Minor Leaguers; Re-Assign Others to Minor League Camp

According to Baseball America, the Chicago White Sox have released 14 players. The timing is typical and logistics matter with everything else going on in the world but this is unfortunately business as usual for major league clubs. Some of the names on this list are noteworthy and we’ll elaborate further below. Infielder Amado Nunez

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