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Iriarte and Martin threw live BP today, so I'd guess they're on the same schedule as Schultz and might also make their ST debuts on the 26th.

Bobby Miller took a comebacker off his head, but thankfully seems okay. And the first HR of spring is in:

Speaking of pitch data, Bannister is teasing what him and Katz have been cooking in the lab:

Statcast needs the Hawkeye camera/tracking system, so if the ST park doesn't have them installed then there's no data. This is actually a big jump in availability from last year, since the fall league parks got Hawkeye this season for testing the challenge system (the ABS stuff also uses it). That leaves a bunch of Grapefruit League squads at the bottom now (though obviously the orgs can still take initiative to install it and there are teams there where it's weird that they haven't yet). Since the White Sox much discussed new focus on tech/analytics investment includes Hawkeye for all of the Sox affiliates too, I'm very much looking forward to more minor league Statcast data this season. Schultz spin rates and Wolkow exit velo data 🔜 👀

Added bonus for the nerds, the vast majority of games will have Statcast too.

Somewhat related (to the thread topic, not whatever else is going on in here...):

Interesting read. Some key takeaways: Continued emphasis on the integration/sharing of analytics/biomechanical data/etc to inform development. Sounds like "defensive versatility" will be a broader org focus, not just a way to maneuver the current roster. Janish thinks Teel and Quero are "very close" in catching/defensive ability, but gives Quero the edge due to having more reps (and caveats that he hasn't seen Teel as much). Offensively, he compliments Teel's track record and Quero's switch hitting. Described Meidroth and Baldwin as "not sexy in terms of size, strength, speed, or power, but they play the game well." Gives the Zobrist comp for Baldwin, and Jamey Carroll/Nick Punto for Meidroth. Says Wolkow has a higher floor than people think, in part due to makeup, work ethic, and coachability. Gonzo has added strength, while Colson has leaned out a bit. Org and Colson both believe he's a shortstop. Optimizing lateral movement at the position was an offseason focus.

This one? https://www.mlb.com/video/yoan-moncada-singles-on-a-fly-ball-to-center-fielder-mauricio-dubon-adam-engel-s He had also gotten a go-ahead hit late the night before.

FG Rankings: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2025-top-100-prospects/ 18. Noah Schultz, LHP 21. Hagen Smith, LHP 49. Kyle Teel, C 58. Colson Montgomery, SS 90. Edgar Quero, C 94. Grant Taylor, RHP No Braden, but love to see Taylor make a list.

Best shape of his life?

BA's Just MIssed (31-40): https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/10-white-sox-prospects-to-know-beyond-the-top-30-in-2025/ Samuel Zavala, OF Tyler Schweitzer, LHP Casey Saucke, OF Ronny Hernandez, C Prelander Berroa, RHP Seth Keener, RHP Nick McClain, OF Luis Reyes, RHP Javier Mogollon, SS Adisyn Coffey, RHP

https://www.mlb.com/milb/news/top-left-handed-pitching-prospects-for-2025 Pipeline writeup of the top 10 LHP prospects. Smith gets best FB, Schultz gets best slider and tied for best control (with Mathews and Wrobleski). Schultz also nabs both highest ceiling and highest floor:

Forgot about this.

This is pretty fun, preseason Dash vs. Ballers matchup.

LA dropping previous deals to make room for Sasaki. The Pirates already swooped in for Morel at $1.8m.

Would not be surprised to see him (and/or Adler) grabbed. Thought they'd protect at least one of them.

Marlins must really like Acosta to commit a 40 man spot to him. He dropped from 100 Ks in 2023 to 58 last year and he just had a good AFL stint, so there's that.