Looking down the tunnel from the dugout steps, it’s hard to miss the ballplayer sauntering out of the clubhouse. The light, staccato sound of cleats on concrete deceives. As he comes into the light, player number 24 immediately projects the image of a power-hitting first base prospect. That’s what he was drafted as and, built […]
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Having become a part of FutureSox in the offseason, it had been a number of years since I’d attended a minor league game. Being new to the team, I felt it was imperative to amass as much knowledge as possible about the minor league system. To that end, I made the trek down to Victory
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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
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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
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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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Here are some photo highlights from game action in the past week around Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Kannapolis, including Joel Booker’s steal of home. Enjoy, and feel free to share or use, with credit as denoted in each photo.
Highlight Gallery – Week of April 10-15 around the NC teams Read More »
“These kids are loose, relaxed, and focused. They’re having a great time and seem to really like each other.” Rick Renteria nailed it. A perfect assessment of the climate at Camelback Ranch in Glendale last week. The White Sox manager, along with General Manager Rick Hahn and scouting director Nick Hostetler, were among a group
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