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39 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

If Tim Elko could play the OF he’d be a far more interesting dart throw

He's played more 1B this season but he's also left-handed. We're definitely at a point (along with next year) where they could play him in the OF corners.

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On 8/1/2025 at 9:35 PM, Quin said:

Couple of thoughts:

- Please god, let Braden and [insert 2B of choice] be the RF and 2B that the Sox haven't had since Dye/Iguchi.

- Looked at Burke's stats out of curiosity and man, he's the poster child of being consumed by Birmingham.

 

 

2 hours ago, oldsox said:

Where is Carlson playing?

Arizona Bridge League

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Billy Carlson Turning Heads With Off-Field Traits

Billy Carlson is one of the most popular names among a very draft-friendly White Sox lineup down in Glendale. It’s easy to see why he was such a coveted name in the draft. His defensive prowess stands out with a smooth ability to play the field combined with a 70-grade arm, which has been on display through the first couple weeks of bridge league play. His bat-to-ball skills have been impressive, too, and he’s generating contact against pro pitching.

 

However, from talking to Paul Janish, White Sox director of player development, the organization is even more impressed with the overall makeup Carlson is displaying at just 19 years old.

“He’s a very inquisitive kid,” Janish said. “He’s a very smart kid. It’s very evident that he wants to be really good. He asks very good questions. It seems from the get-go, he’s going to be a guy who is interested in the ‘why.’ He’s not just going to nod and smile all the time, which I appreciate. I think that’s a character trait in guys who are going to be successful.”

Looking beyond Carlson, Jaden Fauske, Chicago’s second-round pick out of Nazareth Academy (Illinois), has shown he can connect with the barrel through his first couple of bridge league games. Janish also highlighted Fauske as a player with great makeup who has already established himself as a leader among the new draftees.

However, don’t expect to see Carlson, Fauske or any other freshly-drafted White Sox high school player or pitcher make their debut this season, as Janish said the team intends to keep all those players down at the complex this year.

Third-rounder Kyle Lodise impressed, as well, collecting two hits in the bridge league opener. He’s been promoted to High-A Winston-Salem to get his feet wet in pro ball.

 

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On 8/9/2025 at 3:30 PM, Autumn Dreamin said:

Pretty fun group for AFL

I like the aggression with their top prospects, it’s an aggression that makes sense, they’re not rushing guys but pushing them. 

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