Monday at 02:50 PM4 days Author Noah on the hot sheet.8. Noah Schultz, LHP, White SoxTeam: Triple-A Charlotte (International)Age: 22Why He’s Here: 1-0, 1.80, 5 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 SO, 0 HRThe Scoop: Might this be Schultz’s last Hot Sheet hurrah? The lefthander is slated to make his big league debut against the Rays on Tuesday, and he earned the callup thanks to a strong beginning to his season in Triple-A Charlotte. Schultz struggled at the level last year—part of the issues can be attributed to injuries that lingered throughout the season—putting a damper on a rise that helped him become one of the game’s premier lefthanded prospects. In three appearances, Schultz struck out 19 hitters and allowed just two walks. Now, he’ll get a chance to test his stuff against the best of the best. (JN)https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/ranking-the-20-hottest-mlb-prospects-hot-sheet-4-13-26/
Monday at 03:08 PM4 days Author 10 MLB Prospects Who Caught Our Attention In April 2026 Org Reportshttps://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/10-mlb-prospects-who-caught-our-attention-in-april-2026-org-reports/4. Five-foot-9 White Sox shortstop prospect William Bergolla Jr. spent his offseason training for more bat speed, which he wants to see manifest as harder-hit batted balls at better angles than he showed at Double-A last year, when he went homerless. The 21-year-old is one of the youngest players at Triple-A this season and caught the eye of Chicago big league staff this spring.“(He’s) put on some more weight, added to the power, which is something that’s going to be huge for him because he really does everything else really well,” White Sox manager Will Venable said. “Just has to add a little more pop in there.”
Tuesday at 09:16 PM2 days 1 hour ago, Autumn Dreamin said:Shultz also jumped up 46 spots to 33rd overall and Oppor gets an honorable mention, noting his lack of feel for spin holding him back.
Yesterday at 03:38 PM1 day Kyle Lodise has a very strange set of statistics so far...126 wRC+: good, well above league average production.693 OPS: huh, league and park adjustments must be going crazy to turn this OPS into a 126 wRC+.161 AVG: hmm, must really be slugging it.258 SLG: what??
Yesterday at 05:34 PM1 day Im assuming that in the next couple weeks Bonemer will be promoted to AA and Braden will be promoted to AAA if they keep hitting.
Yesterday at 06:48 PM1 day BodyBonemer is listed at 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds, which passes the eye test. His body is mature and physical, without much remaining projection. He’s not the twitchiest athlete, which limits his quickness and range. His impressive strength shows up often in the batter’s box, where even his mis-hits traveled a long way.Hitting[...] Bonemer has plenty of bat speed, and the strength in his forearms and wrists help him rack up extra-base hits even when he doesn’t make perfectly square contact.Mechanically, there are no obvious red flags. The biggest area for improvement in Bonemer’s game will need to come in improved recognition and discipline against non-fastballs. In the first two games of my look, which came against a talented Frederick pitching staff, the scouting report was clear: Do not let him beat you on heaters. [...]In the early days of the season, Bonemer has produced both average and power, but also struck out 14 times through 49 plate appearances (28.6%). A deeper look, via Synergy Sports, shows elevated velocity as a vulnerability, and he swung through two fastballs at the belt or higher during my three games. Closing those holes will be key areas of improvement before he’s ready to move to the upper levels.PowerWhen Bonemer gets a hittable fastball, he’s usually on time. And when he’s on time, he has the strength and bat speed to put a charge into a ball. [...]In the final game of my look, on April 14 against Asheville, Bonemer muscled another homer out to left field, and added two doubles for good measure. His first double was scorched, but the second came against a pitch he got fooled on but still hit the ball with enough authority to get it just over the head of Asheville outfielder Drew Brutcher. Bonemer has plenty of raw power, and with a better approach should be capable of plus power in the big leagues.SpeedBonemer’s home-to-first times during my series clocked in at 4.39 and 4.42 seconds, which for a righthanded hitter are 40-grade run times. There’s a little more in the tank when he gets going, but speed isn’t a strong point of his game and any baserunning value will come from instincts and feel for the game.DefenseThough he is likely to get reps at shortstop throughout the season, Bonemer’s best bet on the infield will come at third base. [...] He is neither twitchy nor rangy, but he is mostly surehanded and should be able to make the routine plays at the position, though the trickier plays will require further reps. Before the season, some scouts have suggested that Bonemer might be worth a look in the outfield, though he’ll likely get plenty of chances to stick in the dirt.ArmBonemer has enough arm strength to handle the hot corner, but he’ll need to hone in the accuracy a bit. He handled the routine plays with aplomb, even showing the aptitude to use an intentionally bounced throw to nab a runner without much speed.In the first game of my look, he showed he’ll need to rewire his internal clock to better understand when he has time to set and throw and when he really needs to deliver a bolt across the diamond. [...]SummaryBonemer has the simple swing and enough strength to produce the kind of power necessary to profile at either third base or left field, both of which are possible defensive homes at the highest level. To get the most out of his offensive game, he’ll have to close holes against fastballs up and spin away. To stick at third base, he’ll need to improve his internal clock and shore up his arm accuracy. He has the upside of an everyday regular at either third base or an outfield cornerScouting report from a couple live looks at Bonemer. An "everyday regular" upside doesn't really square with ranking him top 25 though...
Yesterday at 07:14 PM1 day 26 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said:Scouting report from a couple live looks at Bonemer. An "everyday regular" upside doesn't really square with ranking him top 25 though...I don't like seeing problems with velocity more than anything else.
23 hours ago23 hr Author 1 hour ago, Autumn Dreamin said:Scouting report from a couple live looks at Bonemer. An "everyday regular" upside doesn't really square with ranking him top 25 though...I read this earlier and had the exact same response. The writeup doesn't jive with the ranking at all.
4 hours ago4 hr Author 25 Arizona Back Fields picks to clicks for 2026.https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/jesus-canos-25-mlb-prospect-picks-to-click-in-2026/Jaden Fauske, OF, White SoxFauske has carried his early pro looks into his first stateside action, following the White Sox’s success with prep bats like Caleb Bonemer. The 6-foot-3 frame has handled pro pitching well, with a smooth swing that plays to all fields. His approach is more gap-oriented, and added aggression could unlock more power as he matures. He adds value on the bases with strong instincts and jumps, while the White Sox deploy him full-time in the outfield to maximize his athleticism.Mathias LaCombe, RHP, White SoxLaCombe became just the second French-born player drafted when the White Sox selected him out of Cochise Junior College near the Mexican border. Injuries, including a shoulder impingement and lat strain, delayed his pro debut. He reached Low-A Kannapolis in 2025, sitting 93–94 mph and touching 98, with a sweeper that generated frequent swings and misses. Now healthy, he’s focused on building innings and durability after logging just 53.1 innings last year at age 23.
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