6 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said:

Put up/shut up time for Wolkow

White Sox have some dudes on BA's 50 MLB Prospects Who Impressed Scouts Entering 2026 list.

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/50-mlb-prospects-who-impressed-scouts-on-2026-spring-training-backfields/

Sam Antonacci, 2B/OF, White Sox

If you watched the Arizona Fall League, you were intrigued by Antonacci. If you watched the World Baseball Classic, that feeling grew. Now, Antonacci is on the cusp of the big leagues and is one of the bigger up-arrow prospects in Chicago’s system. Scouts see a player who is bigger and stronger, with the increased bat speed and impact to match. A player who formerly got the most out of a scrappier skill set now has the potential to hold down an everyday role. His defense might have to improve to get there, but his offensive improvements give him a clearer path to his debut.

William Bergolla Jr., 2B, White Sox

When he was with the Phillies, Bergolla made his bones on contact ability and the chops to stick up the middle. He was traded to the White Sox in 2024 and produced roughly the same profile in his first full year with Chicago, spent entirely at Double-A, in 2025. In the early days of this season, however, his game appears to have taken a jump. He spent the offseason training to add bat speed, and now his meager power has ticked up a bit and could translate into plenty of doubles. Bergolla will play all season at 21 years old, and his blend of contact, defense and speed should help him land in big league box scores for a long time.

Gabe Davis, RHP, White Sox

Oklahoma State has done an excellent job in recent years of producing big leaguers. Nolan McLean and Carson Benge with the Mets are among a list which also includes Dodgers righty Justin Wrobleski, Victor Mederos and Christian Encarnacion-Strand. Now, the school has a few more players ready to Cowboy up. Davis was the White Sox’s fifth-rounder in 2025 and will make his pro debut this season. On the backfields, he showed an upper-90s heater, a pair of breaking balls that flashed at least average potential and a mid-80s changeup that Davis trusted enough to throw against both righties and lefties. Davis brings plenty of physicality from a 6-foot-9 frame and has the stuff to overwhelm hitters if he can throw more strikes than he did in college.

2 hours ago, DirtySox said:

White Sox have some dudes on BA's 50 MLB Prospects Who Impressed Scouts Entering 2026 list.

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/50-mlb-prospects-who-impressed-scouts-on-2026-spring-training-backfields/

Promising to see multiple mentions of the bat speed development having impact

Konnor Griffin called up 😩😩

1 hour ago, joejoesox said:

Konnor Griffin called up 😩😩

NGL, that one hurts.

11 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

NGL, that one hurts.

Without an extension announcement?

45 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Without an extension announcement?

Could be a very smart move by the Pirates

5 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said:

Could be a very smart move by the Pirates

That would actually be a devious as hell move. Have a deal agreed to, but not "done". Call him up, and then announce the deal so you get both the extension, AND the extra pick chance. Wonder if MLB would look at that?

5. Charlotte Knights (White Sox Triple-A)

• Top 100 Prospects: 3

• Top 30 Prospects: 6

• Notable Names: LHP Noah Schultz, LHP Hagen Smith, RHP Tanner McDougal, 2B Sam Antonacci, INF William Bergolla Jr., SS Jacob Gonzalez

The White Sox have a deep system at the moment, and much of that talent has begun the season with Triple-A Charlotte. With the trio of Noah Schultz, Tanner McDougal and Hagen Smith, the Knights have the only pitching staff in the minors fronted by three Top 100 Prospects. 

11 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

That would actually be a devious as hell move. Have a deal agreed to, but not "done". Call him up, and then announce the deal so you get both the extension, AND the extra pick chance. Wonder if MLB would look at that?

I imagine they would, but more power to them gaming the system like that. Maybe they space it out a fews weeks or a month for an extension announcement to make the negotiation process seem more legit.

2 hours ago, Sleepy Harold said:

I imagine they would, but more power to them gaming the system like that. Maybe they space it out a fews weeks or a month for an extension announcement to make the negotiation process seem more legit.

Or not

24 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

Or not

They are still "working" on "finalizing".

2 hours ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

Need to get to a Jumbo Shrimp game when they play the Knights.

Antonacci is a top 100 prospect in BA's update.

Sam Antonacci, 2B/OF, White Sox

Previous: Unranked

Now: No. 98

Antonacci has been one of the sport’s biggest eye-openers so far, both in the World Baseball Classic and during spring training. Scouts saw a bigger, stronger player who now could impact the ball in a way that would play all over the diamond. Antonacci was already interesting because of his high-energy style of play. Now, he might have a path to everyday value.

BA has a piece on one more additional prospect for each team that is getting scouting buzz.

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/one-more-mlb-prospect-getting-scouting-buzz-for-each-team-in-2026/

Chicago White Sox

Caedmon Parker, RHP

After three seasons at TCU, Parker was Chicago’s 11th-round pick last summer. He’ll make his pro debut this year, and in spring showed off the makings of a future back-end rotation piece. Tall, lanky and projectable, Parker mixes four-seam, cutting and sinking fastballs with a pair of breaking balls and a changeup that works against both righties and lefties. Parker’s repertoire will likely need to be winnowed as he moves up the ladder, but his current mix gives him options and paths to follow in the coming years.

Hot sheet 4/6.

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/ranking-the-20-hottest-mlb-prospects-hot-sheet-4-6-26/

10. Sam Antonacci, 2B/OF, White Sox

Team: Triple-A Charlotte (International)

Age: 23

Why He’s Here: .346/.528/.615 (9-for-26), 5 R, 1 2B, 2 HR, 4 RBIs, 8 BB, 3 SO, 4-for-4 on SB

The Scoop: Fresh off his work in the World Baseball Classic for Team Italy, Antonacci has hit safely in his first seven games this season, and he’s averaging more than a walk a game, as well. Antonacci doesn’t have any true standout tools, but he does everything relatively well. He also has defensive versatility as an average defender at second who can play third base and corner outfield spots. (J.J.)

18. Noah Schultz, LHP, White Sox

Team: Triple-A Charlotte (International)

Age: 22

Why He’s Here: 2-0, 1.00, 2 G, 1 GS, 9 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 HR, 2 BB, 10 SO

The Scoop: It’s been a very encouraging start to the 2026 season for Schultz, who has his velocity back and seems much more comfortable in Triple-A. After dipping to sitting around 94 mph in 2025, Schultz is around 96 mph so far this year. As mentioned above, his lone mistake in his first two starts was a 97 mph fastball down and in that Luis Lara lifted over the left field fence. But even that was a 1-1 pitch on the black that seemed done in more by an excellent swing than poor location. Schultz is showing much more confidence in his hard 89-90 mph cutter. He’s thrown it more than his slider in his first two starts, with an exceptional 83% strike rate and seven whiffs in 24 total pitches and 16 swings. (J.J.)

11 hours ago, DirtySox said:

Hot sheet 4/6.

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/ranking-the-20-hottest-mlb-prospects-hot-sheet-4-6-26/

Sounds like a Crochet path. Crochet didnt truly bloom unti he added the cutter.

A couple tidbits from BA and FG's respective prospect chats:

That last note on Smith is especially interesting.

If Hagen Smith has control, he is already the Sox (at least 2nd) best pitcher. If Shane Smith returns to form, #1 would be debatable.

Oppor made the 15 MLB Pitching Prospects Breakout list for BA.

Christian Oppor, LHP, White Sox

One of the more exciting pop-up prospects of 2025, Oppor has an opportunity to take the next step this season and could pitch himself into the White Sox future rotation plans with a good showing after being assigned to Double-A out of camp.

Oppor works with three pitches: a mid-to-high-90s fastball, a big breaking sweeper and a changeup. The changeup is his best pitch, playing off his fastball and keeping hitters off balance.

Oppor is one of the few lefthanded starters in the minor leagues that can run his fastball up to triple digits. That power and the ability to control it—combined with a pair of quality secondaries—could be the right ingredient mix to push his prospect status over the top.

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/15-breakout-mlb-pitching-prospects-who-could-crack-the-top-100-in-2026/

Edited April 7Apr 7 by DirtySox

19 hours ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Sounds like a Crochet path. Crochet didnt truly bloom unti he added the cutter.

I wonder how many more starts they want to see before he is brought up? I'm assuming they at least want the extra year of control.

Our rotation badly needs Schultz right now.

Noah Schultz, LHP, White Sox: Schultz might not be long for the minor leagues. After a difficult 2025 put Schultz to the test, the White Sox lefthander looked like a different pitcher in 2026. Schultz dominated once again on Wednesday, striking out nine in his third start of the season. Schultz has struck out 19 batters to two walks over 14 innings to begin the season. He has taken a major step forward with his command and execution and looks ready for his MLB debut.

https://baseball-america-prospect-report.beehiiv.com/p/schultz-might-be-ready-to-level-up

Edited Thursday at 01:43 PM5 days by DirtySox

8 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

https://baseball-america-prospect-report.beehiiv.com/p/schultz-might-be-ready-to-level-up

If he keeps this up - I think we see him up at some point in May, hopefully for what is the beginning of a tremendous MLB career.

Caleb Bonemer, SS, White Sox: Bonemer launched his first home run of the season in emphatic fashion on Thursday, pulling a pitch up and away for a towering fly ball over the left-center field fence to drive in three and put an exclamation point on a strong night at the plate for the White Sox’s No. 2 prospect. He finished 2-for-4 with the homer, a double and four RBIs, providing the bulk of the offensive production in High-A Winston-Salem's win. The homer showcased the 20-year-old's power potential, while his overall line reflected a productive, controlled approach. Bonemer has flown up rankings, climbing all the way to No. 25 in Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects list to begin 2026. If he keeps it up, he could be one of the top prospects in the game by the end of the season.

https://baseball-america-prospect-report.beehiiv.com/p/4-top-100-prospects-headline-friday-bapr