Dillon Head is widely considered a top-50 prospect in the 2023 MLB draft. A senior at Homewood-Flossmoor High School in the Chicagoland area, Head is committed to play at Clemson University come fall. He showcases plus-plus speed and an ability to play a strong center field. Head bats and throws left-handed. Perfect Game lists him […]
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The Major League Baseball Draft is still seven months away and bonus pools aren’t even set yet but an increase is expected to occur. The Pittsburgh Pirates landed the first pick via the inaugural draft lottery system taking place. The club had a 16.5 percent chance at landing the top selection. The Oakland Athletics came
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With the 155th pick, the Chicago White Sox decided to give right-handed pitcher Tanner McDougal a spin. The fifth-rounder out of Silverado H.S. in Henderson, NV, signed for a whopping $850,000. The slot value for the pick is $340,000 providing hard evidence of how much the White Sox covet the big righty. McDougal’s value skyrocketed
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Positive trends continue for the White Sox under the leadership of Mike Shirley. The 2021 MLB Draft increased from five rounds to 20 in Shirley’s second year leading the charge. The scouting director waxed poetic about the prep infield class last week and after the White Sox went to that well twice to kick things
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After selecting two prep hitters on successive days, the White Sox drafted a college right hander with the 94th overall pick in the third round. Sean Burke of Maryland was the #75 overall player in the class according to MLB Pipeline and #53 at Baseball America. The 21-year-old right hander went undrafted out of a
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After selecting Colson Montgomery in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft, Scouting Director Mike Shirley continues to focus on prep picks with the addition of Wes Kath in round two. For the White Sox, they don’t have as much total pool money this year than they have in previous years. However, they are
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White Sox amateur scouting director Mike Shirley’s second draft at the helm is underway. The club has been known for focusing on collegiate players in the first round. However, Shirley has put an emphasis on prep picks since taking over. Tonight, Shirley showed he was ready to breakaway from tradition by selecting Indiana prep shortstop,
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The White Sox appeared to do well with their strategy during the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft. The organization prioritized upside and focused on premium talent under the guidance of new Director of Amateur Scouting Mike Shirley. Garrett Crochet burst onto the scene in a big way after being taken with the 11th overall pick
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It’s almost back to normal for the MLB Draft. Even though this year’s draft is more than last year’s shortened five-round version, there’s are a couple new things. For one, there will be 20 rounds, which is less than the 40 of the past several non-COVID years. The date has shifted with the draft coinciding
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CHASE PETTYSchool: Mainland Prep (N.J.)Position: RHPHeight/Weight: 6’2” 185B/T: R/RD.O.B: 4/4/2003Previously drafted: No Scouting Report Chase Petty has been must-see viewing around his high school for quite some time. The hard-throwing righty has drawn crowds whether it’s game day or him tossing a bullpen session pretty much since he arrived at his school. The University of
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