NAME: Patrick BaileySCHOOL: North Carolina StatePOSITION: CatcherHEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’2″, 192 lbs.B/T: S/RD.O.B.: May 29, 1999PREVIOUSLY DRAFTED: 2017 – 37th Round Minnesota Scouting Report Patrick Bailey was drafted out of Wesleyan Christian Academy (High Point, N.C.) by the Twinkies (gotta take shots when you can) in the 37th round in 2017. After declining the offer, he was […]
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Everyone was extremely excited about the baseball season getting under way. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has taken precedence in these times and we’re all scrambling to think about what could have been. The White Sox were about to embark on a season of contention for the first time in many years. The foundation has been
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Due to an odd confluence of circumstances, the catching situation for the Chicago White Sox Triple-A affiliate is one of the hottest topics of this years’ Spring Training. Since camp broke in February, most fans and observers assumed that the 26th spot on the newly expanded roster would come down to a battle between Yermin
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By slashing .310/.386/.647 with a high-performance ISO of .357 and a wRC+ of 150 in 220 plate appearances for Charlotte in 2019, 26-year-old backstop Yermin Mercedes put himself on the map with White Sox fans. This winter, the team added him to the 40-man roster, further fueling excitement within the fan base. A Breakdown of
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In this space, we typically discuss a prospect’s tools, shortcomings, and developmental needs. But what does a player need to do to shake the prospect tag and become an established major leaguer? We’ve witnessed several White Sox prospects struggle upon their promotion to Chicago. This proves development does not end at the Triple-A level. With
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The rankings among the catching prospects is rather volatile, with new players in the bottom three spots and two holdovers from the prior year. It also demonstrates the gulf of talent in the organization behind the dish. At the top of the rankings, you have three older players with 40 man protection, each of whom
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I’m guessing anyone reading this has spent more than a few times in a batter’s box staring down a pitcher. I’m also guessing that most of you did it at a low level before a pitcher had a complete set of pitches. Before you had to wonder if the next offering was going to be
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With the general manager meetings in the rearview mirror and some significant signings this week, the baseball offseason is starting to heat up. An unexpected topic of discussion will be added to the typical conversation on trades, free agent signings, and rumors this winter. According to a report in Baseball America, MLB has submitted a proposal
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Limited to 69 games at the Double-A level in 2019, Luis Alexander Basabe experienced a regression in his overall numbers from the same level in 2018. In what most considered a disappointing performance in his first half-season in Birmingham, he managed a wRC+ of 111 on the year compared to a below- average 95 in
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Upon joining the White Sox organization, Alex Destino grabbed attention by posting a wRC+ of 134 with a slash line of .290/.408/.432 in 225 plate appearances in the AZL in 2017. So, folks were a bit surprised when the 14th round draft pick out of South Carolina struggled after being promoted to Great Falls in
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