The 2021 draft will be 20 rounds and Mike Shirley will make a second run in the big chair. He’s no stranger to the draft game though. The 51-year-old has been a member of the White Sox organization since 2001 after breaking into the scouting world with the Minnesota Twins. The Indiana native served as […]
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NAME: Wes KathSCHOOL: Desert Mountain HS, Scottsdale, Az.POSITION: SSHEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’3″, 200 lbsB/T: L/RD.O.B.: August 3, 2002PREVIOUSLY DRAFTED: No SCOUTING REPORT Originally thought of as more of a second-round prospect, Arizona prep infielder Wes Kath has shot into the first-round discussion in this weekend’s 2021 MLB Draft on the strength of a stellar high school season and some impressive showings on
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NAME: Michael McGreevy SCHOOL: UC Santa Barbara POSITION: RHPHEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’4″ 215B/T: R/RD.O.B.: July 8, 2000PREVIOUSLY DRAFTED: No. Scouting Report Michael McGreevy is a soon to be 21-year-old right hander from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He wasn’t drafted out of high school after attending San Clemente High School in Orange County. He pitched and played shortstop for the Tritons and
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The Chicago White Sox reputation for drafting poorly is well-deserved and well-earned. A quick check of number one draft picks beginning in the early 90s nets an alarmingly low number of recognizable names. The ones that jump out are more likely familiar because of their colossal failures than their successes. Things changed in 2010 with
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School: Mississippi StPosition: RHPHeight/Weight: 6’2” 229lbsB/T: R/RD.O.B.: 06/13/2000Previously Drafted: No Scouting Report Will Bednar just finished his sophomore year for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, starting the final game of the NCAA College World Series. The Bulldogs rode his arm straight to their first CWS National Championship. In game three, on three days rest, he threw
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NAME: Maxwell (Max) MuncySCHOOL: Thousand Oaks HS (California)POSITION: SSHEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’1″, 180 lbsB/T: R/RD.O.B.: 25 August, 2002PREVIOUSLY DRAFTED: No, committed to Arkansas SCOUTING REPORT When we scouted Peyton Stovall a few weeks ago, we did not yet know that the White Sox also may have interest in Max Muncy. It makes sense that they do, though,
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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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NAME: Sam Bachmann SCHOOL: Miami University (Ohio) POSITION: RHP HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’1″ 235 B/T: R/R D.O.B.: 9/30/99 PREVIOUSLY DRAFTED: No SCOUTING REPORT: Bachman stands six feet and one inch tall and weighs 235 lbs. He is physically maxed out, so his body and conditioning are something to monitor going forward. Physically, guys like German Marquez, Liam
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Name: Jud FabianSchool: University of FloridaPosition: OFHeight/Weight: 6’1″, 180-lbsB/T: R/LD.O.B.: 09/27/2000Previously Drafted: N/A. Scouting Report Jud Fabian didn’t have your typical high school career as a baseball player. At Trinity Catholic High School, Fabian was named the Ocala Star-Banner 2018 Player of the Year and was named to the All-State team that same year. He
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With the rise in the standings is the corresponding fall in draft position. In 2021, the Chicago White Sox own the 22nd pick in the first round. They haven’t had their first pick this low since drafting Jared Mitchell (shudder) with the 23rd pick in 2009. This is a rather dubious milestone as the player
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