The White Sox farm system came into the year ranked 30th out of 30 teams for pretty much every publication that produces rankings. Lots of growth has happened in 2022 however and, while the system as a whole still ranks near the bottom of the league, individual success stories have become prevalent. With two top […]
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In his pre-draft news conference with reporters, amateur scouting director Mike Shirley made it clear that the White Sox should have proven to everyone that they aren’t afraid of drafting prep talent. He also noted that the organization will always gamble on elite upside while recognizing that an influx of pitching was imperative for the
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It’s essentially back to normal for the MLB Draft. Similarly to last year’s draft, it will encompass 20 rounds once again but bonus totals did ultimately go up. It’s later in the year due to the league insisting upon the event coinciding with All Star weekend as well. We’ll have you covered here at FutureSox
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FLEXIBILITY AS PART OF THE STRATEGY Mike Shirley’s mission in the 2022 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft involves being flexible without the advantage of possessing much flexibility. “Our pool is not what it’s been in the past,” said Shirley, the White Sox’s director of amateur scouting. “We’re a little bit lighter with the third-lowest pool
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When choosing at No. 26 overall in the first round, endless possibilities present themselves ahead of where Mike Shirley will make his third first round selection as scouting director for the Chicago White Sox. The top prospect in an evolving farm system, Colson Montgomery was the club’s first rounder with the 22nd overall pick, and
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NAME: Justin Campbell AGE: 20POSITION: RHPSCHOOL: Oklahoma State HEIGHT:6’7″WEIGHT: 220 B/T: L/R Scouting Report Justin Campbell is considered to be one of the safest college starters in the 2022 class. The word safe usually comes with a connotation that upside is lacking and while that can be true to a point in this case, the
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NAME: Tucker Toman SCHOOL: Hammond High School (S.C.)POSITION: 3BHEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-1; 190 pounds B/T: S/R D.O.B.: 11/12/2003PREVIOUSLY DRAFTED: Not eligible Scouting Report Tucker Toman won’t turn 19-years-old until November and his father is Jim Toman; currently the head baseball coach at Middle Tennessee State. The infielder grew up around the game and is one of the
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NAME: Drew Gilbert SCHOOL: University of Tennessee POSITION: CF HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-9/185 pounds B/T: L/LD.O.B.: 9/27/2000PREVIOUSLY DRAFTED: 2019-35th round (Minnesota Twins) Scouting Report Drew Gilbert has been the best hitter on the best team in college baseball this year. The outfielder was a two-way standout for Stillwater High School in Minnesota where he was named as
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Rookie ball in Arizona will be known as the Arizona Complex League for the second consecutive season. Play begins on tonight in the 18-team league and the squad will be constructed with many of the youngest players that are stateside in the White Sox’s farm system. The “Fire League,” as it’s often called due to
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The Chicago White Sox’s affiliate in the Dominican Summer League begins play on Monday June 6 at home against the San Francisco Giants Orange squad. The rookie level club in the DSL is made up of mostly teenagers hailing from the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. The players in this league are extremely raw and undeveloped
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