July 14, 2025Jul 14 Author Quote 402. Blaine Wynk RHP Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 210 | B-T: R-R School: Ohio State Drafted/Committed: Never Drafted Age At Draft: 21.2 Wynk’s expected breakout 2025 season ended up being a disappointment. He moved from the bullpen to the starting rotation, but he largely missed the season because of injuries. He was Ohio State’s Opening Day starter, but he had to be pulled from that game after three innings. He didn’t pitch again for another month, and four weeks later, he was shut down for good. Wynk went 1-2, 15.58 with 15 hits in just 8.2 innings, but he was a reliable reliever for the Buckeyes in 2024, and he went 1-1, 2.55 with 22 strikeouts in 24.2 innings for Hyannis in the Cape Cod League that summer. Wynk was healthy for the MLB Draft Combine, where he sat 94-95 mph and mixed in a hard 87-88 mph changeup and an 86-88 mph cutter. Wynk is set to transfer to Georgia if he doesn’t go pro. His performance in 2025 would seem to work against him getting drafted, but a team who saw him good last summer may be willing to take a chance. Edited July 14, 2025Jul 14 by DirtySox
July 14, 2025Jul 14 1 hour ago, DirtySox said: Reaching? I love the Fauske pick. I'm not targeting you with this post - I'm just piggybacking off of it. I do really like/love the pick, but Fauske does have the 'taint" of the past regime. Let's just be real, they don't have the best track record. Again, I really like the pick, but when you're dipping into the Cangelosi pool there's going to be reservations. And heaven forbid Jacob is picked at 2.2 next year. Edited July 14, 2025Jul 14 by champagne030
July 14, 2025Jul 14 Author Quote 300 RHP Blaine Wynk Ohio State HOMETOWN: Miamisburg, Ohio HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 195 BAT/THROW: R-R COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Georgia Wynk, who had a successful stint as a reliever at Ohio State last spring, demonstrated his potential for more in 2025. That never really got off the ground this spring, however. Wynk was sidelined with injury for much of the season, ineffective when he was able to pitch. Wynk, known for his lightning fast arm and work ethic, showcased his big arm at times this year touching 98 with natural cutting action. But he struggled to find the zone. Wynk hides the fastball well and will blow hitters up when he elevates the heater. He complemented his fastball with a slider and changeup that he could effectively use for strikes. Additionally, Wynk spent time honing his curveball, adding another pitch to his repertoire. With four pitches, a projectable 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame, and bouts of effectiveness out of the Buckeyes bullpen in the past, scouts like what Wynk could eventually become. Wynk logged just 8.2 innings this season and walked nine batters along the way. He did punch 13 tickets, but it was an arduous spring for the third-year product. The talent is undeniable and it was enough to get him an MLB Draft Combine invite. Edited July 14, 2025Jul 14 by DirtySox
July 14, 2025Jul 14 Two potential savings picks, two guys with a loud tool or two that could turn into something useful. Not bad.
July 14, 2025Jul 14 11 minutes ago, champagne030 said: I'm not targeting you with this post - I'm just piggybacking off of it. I do really like/love the pick, but Fauske does have the 'taint" of the past regime. Let's just be real, they don't have the best track record. Again, I really like the pick, but when you're dipping into the Cangelosi pool there's going to be reservations. And heaven forbid Jacob is picked at 2.2 next year. It's not just the past regime. The last White Sox 2nd round pick that really helped the White Sox was Terry Forster. I think he was drafted in 1970.
July 14, 2025Jul 14 Author That's a savings pick. Senior. Not ranked on Doyle's top 615. Edited July 14, 2025Jul 14 by DirtySox
July 14, 2025Jul 14 It’s nice we’re getting rounds 11 to 20 today. Won’t be a lot of action for us until round at this point.
July 14, 2025Jul 14 Author Quote Riley Eikhoff, RHP, Coastal Carolina — Eikhoff is a plus strike-thrower who has been a reliable starter for Coastal Carolina. Listed at 5-foot-10, 185-pounds, Eikhoff posted a 3.10 ERA over 17 starts and 90 innings this spring. He has great feel for his entire pitch mix, owns a 4.3% career walk rate and throws a sinking fastball in the 90-92 mph range that touches 94. He has an equally impressive feel for a low-80s slider with a ton of sweeping movement, and will mix in a mid-80s changeup. Quote Anthony DePino, 3B/1B, Rhode Island — DePino was the centerpiece of Rhode Island’s offense—and one of the better bats in the Atlantic 10—in 2025. He hit .354/.505/.730 with 20 home runs, 21 doubles, 20 stolen bases and more walks (57) than strikeouts (42). DePino has a rather compact frame with plenty of strength and physicality packed into it. He’s a bit of a data darling, and this spring he posted an average exit velocity of 92.9 mph to go along with an impressive 90th percentile exit velocity of 111. DePino can drive the baseball to all fields, though his highest quality of contact comes to the pull side where he has plus power. https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/top-college-senior-sign-mlb-draft-targets-for-2025/ Both Eikhoff and DePino are on the top seniors list at BA. Edited July 14, 2025Jul 14 by DirtySox
July 14, 2025Jul 14 53 minutes ago, champagne030 said: I'm not targeting you with this post - I'm just piggybacking off of it. I do really like/love the pick, but Fauske does have the 'taint" of the past regime. Let's just be real, they don't have the best track record. Again, I really like the pick, but when you're dipping into the Cangelosi pool there's going to be reservations. And heaven forbid Jacob is picked at 2.2 next year. Getz has quite the powerful resume, if he's responsible for players who were with the White Sox when he was a 2-year-old.
July 14, 2025Jul 14 57 minutes ago, champagne030 said: I'm not targeting you with this post - I'm just piggybacking off of it. I do really like/love the pick, but Fauske does have the 'taint" of the past regime. Let's just be real, they don't have the best track record. Again, I really like the pick, but when you're dipping into the Cangelosi pool there's going to be reservations. And heaven forbid Jacob is picked at 2.2 next year. Can you elaborate on what you mean, because I have no idea what you are trying to say here? What does John Cangelosi have to do with our 2nd round pick and/or our current management structure?
July 14, 2025Jul 14 11 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Can you elaborate on what you mean, because I have no idea what you are trying to say here? What does John Cangelosi have to do with our 2nd round pick and/or our current management structure? I assume he’s referring to the Sparks travel program
July 14, 2025Jul 14 14 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Any idea what his injuries were? Broken collarbone, then shoulder stuff.
July 14, 2025Jul 14 47 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: It's not just the past regime. The last White Sox 2nd round pick that really helped the White Sox was Terry Forster. I think he was drafted in 1970. I definitely have a built in tendency now to immediately downgrade a prospect as soon as we acquire them just because the white sox thought they were good. However, of all the players to make the focal point of it, I think Fauske should get the least ire. He's a good pick, he's local, and he has an exciting bat. If anything he deserves our sympathy. But it's cool to have him. It's cool to have Schultz. It's cool to have Wolkow. It would have been cool to have Thomas. Let's get mad at a pretty milquetoast 3rd rounder, which hasn't exactly been a goldrush either.
July 14, 2025Jul 14 10 minutes ago, fathom said: I assume he’s referring to the Sparks travel program Yes, the Cangelosi Sparks. Thome's kid Jacob and Jaden were teammates there and also at Nazareth. Again, I don't have a problem with the pick, but with the history of nepotism in the franchise and how the White Sox contribute to the Sparks.
July 14, 2025Jul 14 Author Missed the 10th round pick since I was in a meeting. Looks like another savings pick? Another 6 foot 9 dude though.
July 14, 2025Jul 14 15 minutes ago, champagne030 said: Yes, the Cangelosi Sparks. Thome's kid Jacob and Jaden were teammates there and also at Nazareth. Again, I don't have a problem with the pick, but with the history of nepotism in the franchise and how the White Sox contribute to the Sparks. Don’t you mean Landon?
July 14, 2025Jul 14 18 minutes ago, champagne030 said: Yes, the Cangelosi Sparks. Thome's kid Jacob and Jaden were teammates there and also at Nazareth. Again, I don't have a problem with the pick, but with the history of nepotism in the franchise and how the White Sox contribute to the Sparks. And why is this a red flag? Just because they know him?
July 14, 2025Jul 14 Author I sure would like the Sox to acquire some extra draft picks for 2026. Would love the flexibility and bonus pool money that allows. Edited July 14, 2025Jul 14 by DirtySox
July 14, 2025Jul 14 13 minutes ago, DirtySox said: Was it largely a BPA draft? If so I like it, assuming their "BPA" wasn't just an underslot guy.
July 14, 2025Jul 14 26 minutes ago, DirtySox said: I sure would like the Sox to acquire some extra draft picks for 2026. Would love the flexibility and bonus pool money that allows. Rarely does that happen.
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