Position: 3B/1B
Born: 7/14/2001
Ht: 6’3″ Wt: 195 lb B-T: R-R
Acquired: Drafted 16th round in the 2019 draft out of Illiana Christian HS (Ill.)
Career Stats
FutureSox Prospect Rankings
- #29 – 2019 Midseason
- #26 – 2020 Preseason
- #25 – 2020 Midseason
- #24 – 2021 Preseason
FutureSox Media
- In-person report, June 2019
- Interview, Aug. 2019
- All FutureSox articles tagged DJ Gladney
Accolades
Scouting Report
After getting drafted and signing out of high school, Gladney blasted eight home runs in the Arizona League. He hit .264/.309/.428. The local product of Illiana Christian H.S. struck out 82 times in 220 plate appearances, which is a red flag to watch as he develops. Gladney has a projectable 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame with room to grow. The White Sox were happy with swing changes made in the offseason following his draft year. Although he obviously missed the 2020 season with no minor league games, he was among the group the White Sox sent to the fall instructional league in Arizona. Defensively, the White Sox started him at third base, but he has also played some games at first.
Major League Outlook: Power-reliant corner infielder
ETA: 2024