19 - Schultz
22 - Bonemer
47 - B. Montgomery
65 - Antonacci
75 - H. Smith

3 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

19 - Schultz
22 - Bonemer
47 - B. Montgomery
65 - Antonacci
75 - H. Smith

No McDougal...reliever/injury risk

No Jacob Gonzalez lol?

Edited May 6May 6 by caulfield12

12 MLB Prospects Posting Impressive 90th Percentile Exit Velocities

Braden Montgomery, OF, White Sox

Level Bats Age PA P/PA IZMiss Chase 90thEV Hit95+%

Triple-A S 23 116 3.98 24% 24.30% 108.6 mph 57.80%

Note that, while the White Sox promoted Montgomery to Triple-A Charlotte to begin the week, the above data is from his first month with Double-A Birmingham (though he also just had his first big night at the new level).

The switch-hitting Montgomery is one of the premier power prospects in the minors at the moment. He hit .313/.429/.606 with six home runs over the first 27 games of 2026. His exit velocity data is impressive and even more so when you factor in his switch-hitting. Montgomery’s quality of contact is high from both sides of the plate, making power his carrying tool.

Montgomery’s in-zone whiff rate is slightly higher than you’d like to see, though. For a power hitter with this level of quality of contact, you’re typically going to see some level of whiffs, but getting below 20% would likely unlock another gear for Montgomery. The whiff numbers are better against righthanded pitching, leading to fewer platoon concerns, as he’s better vs. the strong side.

With continued performance, Montgomery could be up in Chicago within a few weeks hitting bombs alongside Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery.

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/12-mlb-prospects-posting-impressive-90th-percentile-exit-velocities-in-2026/

2 hours ago, DirtySox said:

12 MLB Prospects Posting Impressive 90th Percentile Exit Velocities

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/12-mlb-prospects-posting-impressive-90th-percentile-exit-velocities-in-2026/

A couple of weeks?

A couple of months seems more likely.

Pereira/Kelenic/Hays/Peters will get some run until they have no other choice.

Jacob Gonzalez suddenly in the of isn't very realistic.

17 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

A couple of weeks?

A couple of months seems more likely.

Pereira/Kelenic/Hays/Peters will get some run until they have no other choice.

Jacob Gonzalez suddenly in the of isn't very realistic.

Yeah I think they prolly need to see at least all of May and June AAA data from him to get a decent sample size and especially K%.

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/12-mlb-prospects-posting-impressive-90th-percentile-exit-velocities-in-2026/

14 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/12-mlb-prospects-posting-impressive-90th-percentile-exit-velocities-in-2026/

Bruh. I shared this article 3 posts up. You even quoted and responded to it!

Edited May 9May 9 by DirtySox

10 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

Bruh. I shared this article 3 posts up. You even quoted and responded to it!

"With continued performance, Montgomery could be up in Chicago within a few weeks hitting bombs alongside Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery."

That was what I was responding to...not the exit velocity stuff.

Just thought it was a completely ridiculous timeline.

Then it was still a headline article today when I was looking up Trade Central for the Patrick Bailey/Guardians' move so just assumed it was new information without even clicking on it...since I don't have a subscription...never mind.

Edited May 9May 9 by caulfield12

20 hours ago, DirtySox said:

Good to see.

Great news on the promotions. Shelton is really interesting

Edited May 11May 11 by Lukakke Appling
Typo

6 minutes ago, Lukakke Appling said:

Great news on the promotions. Shelton is really interesting

I like hearing that the Sox are emphasizing swing speed over contact. It's a new era. Many teams are now rocking TTO monsters as their best hitters.

51 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

I like hearing that the Sox are emphasizing swing speed over contact. It's a new era. Many teams are now rocking TTO monsters as their best hitters.

They are?

4 minutes ago, Lukakke Appling said:

They are?

It's in the article on Shelton above your post. Colson today also said he's focused on OBP and OPS, not AVG. It's been obvious, but it's nice to hear it out loud.

4 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

It's in the article on Shelton above your post. Colson today also said he's focused on OBP and OPS, not AVG. It's been obvious, but it's nice to hear it out loud.

“that's kind of what the White Sox look for: how well you make contact, how well you make decisions, and then how often you're doing damage with that contact.” From the DePino article.

Contact still seems like a prominent priority.

Edited May 11May 11 by Lukakke Appling

And Blake Larson... does he exist?

Used a lot of resources for this guy and he still hasn't hit the leagues.

1 hour ago, GreenSox said:

And Blake Larson... does he exist?

Used a lot of resources for this guy and he still hasn't hit the leagues.

He had Tommy John, recovered, and is currently on the ACL White Sox roster. I think he’s been ramping up in extended spring training.

Some shuffling to kick off the week:

• Adrian Gil and Alexander Albertus (allegedly) up to Kanny

• Arxy Hernandez up to WS

• Shelton and DePino up to Birmingham as reported

• Riley Gowens back to Birmingham

• Dustin Harris and Bido activated for Charlotte

Will be nice to finally confirm the existence of Albertus after he posted some nice lines in AZ.

Throwing some Jacob Gonzalez BA/Fegan stuff into this thread.

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/10-mlb-prospects-who-caught-our-attention-in-may-2026-org-reports/ https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/new-swing-mechanics-help-white-soxs-jacob-gonzalez-access-power/

(10) The White Sox used the 15th pick in 2023 to draft Mississippi shortstop Jacob Gonzalez. Things have not gone as planned for the lefthanded-hitting college star. This year, Gonzalez has gotten back on the radar at Triple-A Charlotte by adding defensive versatility and overhauling his swing—again. In the offseason, he identified hitters with a similar initial batting move and tried to mimic what makes them successful. White Sox correspondent James Fegan describes the mechanical changes like this: “Gonzalez used to start in a crouch, and then crouch even deeper as his swing began. Now he stands tall and leans back in his setup, before striding into a closed stance to combat his tendency to pull off the ball.”

The writing is on the wall for 2023 first-round pick Jacob Gonzalez.

After hitting 40 home runs in three seasons at Ole Miss, Gonzalez entered his fourth pro season this year with a slugging percentage well under .400. Other shortstops in the system have zoomed past him on the depth chart, most notably Caleb Bonemer and Billy Carlson.

At Triple-A Charlotte this season, Gonzalez has added a first base glove to his bag to prepare for life as a multi-position reserve.

“I’ve struggled the past two years, and now I’ve gotta prove to myself and to the White Sox that I’m better than what I have been,” Gonzalez said.

The lefthanded hitter’s swing has been through many iterations, aimed both at combating directional issues that hamper his ability to cover the outer half of the plate as well as a two-strike approach that resulted in contact at the cost of effectiveness.

Yet the 23-year-old still embraced another major alteration to his setup with vigor.

“I was already struggling, so I was trying to experiment,” Gonzalez said. “I mean, it couldn’t get worse.”

With the help of White Sox hitting director Ryan Fuller, Gonzalez identified Matt Carpenter and Paul Goldschmidt as hitters who, like him, tend to stride forward and get lower with their first move.

Gonzalez used to start in a crouch, and then crouch even deeper as his swing began. Now he stands tall and leans back in his setup, before striding into a closed stance to combat his tendency to pull off the ball.

Gonzalez mashed nine home runs in his first 32 games this season, albeit with eight of them coming in home games at hitter’s paradise Truist Field.

“It is an offensive park, but I’ll give Jacob a ton of credit because he has made some adjustments if you’ve watched video,” White Sox farm director Paul Janish said. “The hands are a little lower . . .

“Really, it’s trying to get him into a frame of mind where he’s comfortable taking shots. He’s got pop.”

per Francys Romero link

Yobal Rodríguez, Before He Had a Chance

The White Sox teenager who made scouts take notice in the Dominican Summer League will miss all of 2026.

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Right hander pitcher Yobal Rodriguez successfully underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and will miss all of the 2026 season.

Rodriguez, 18, signed with the White Sox in the 2024 25 international period for a $230,000 bonus and showed his talent in the Dominican Summer League in 2025. To start that season he put together a streak of 19.2 scoreless innings, relying on a 94 to 97 mph fastball and a plus changeup and slider as putaway pitches.

Edited May 14May 14 by Sleepy Harold

As one would expect, Gonzo on the hot sheet.

13. Jacob Gonzalez, SS, White Sox

Team: Triple-A Charlotte (International)

Age: 23

Why He’s Here: .476/.542/1.143 (10-for-21), 6 R, 2 2B, 4 HR, 12 RBIs, 3 BB, 5 SO, 1-for-1 SB

The Scoop: Gonzalez, the White Sox’s 2023 first-round pick, struggled during his first exposure to Triple-A pitching last year, hitting .204/.310/.293 with two home runs in 46 games. He was off to a good start this year already, but took things to another level this past week, as he had at least one hit in every game and slugged four home runs. For the year, Gonzalez is slashing .306/.423/.638 with 14 home runs in 42 games. He’s hitting for the most power of his career and also walking at a rate almost 5% higher than he has at a full-season affiliate before. (IC)

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/ranking-the-20-hottest-mlb-prospects-hot-sheet-5-18-26/

Edited May 18May 18 by DirtySox

BA has a new top 30 out for all organizations. Shelton is a notable riser going from unranked entirely to number 11. They call him out in the 10 notable rising prospects list amongst all clubs.

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/10-notable-risers-from-may-2026-top-30-prospects-updates/

Colby Shelton, 2B, White Sox

Shelton has leapt from being left off the White Sox Top 30 coming into the season to being on the cusp of the Top 10 now. He has revamped his approach, trading a bit of contact for a lot more power. He’d shown that power early in his college career before focusing on reducing strikeouts as a junior at Florida. Now, he’s showing he can balance both.

Here's his scouting report on the top 30 list. They note a possibility of a corner OF future which would be nice with the absolute glut of infielders this organization has stumbled into.

11. Colby Shelton

2B / 3B

Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 185 | B-T: L-R

Age: 23

Previous Rank: Unranked

BA Grade/Risk: 50/High

Adjusted Grade: 35

Track Record: Shelton hit 25 home runs as a freshman at Alabama. He transferred to Florida in 2024 and hit 20 there, but in his junior season, he swapped power for contact. He hit only seven homers as a junior, but he also slashed his strikeout rate from 26.4% to 11.8% and hit .377/.458/.606. The White Sox drafted him in the sixth round. He struggled in a very brief stint at Low-A Kannapolis in 2025, but came out on fire at High-A Winston-Salem in 2026. With seven homers in just 31 games, he earned a promotion to Double-A Birmingham.

Scouting Report: The White Sox have tried to find a balance where Shelton can tap into his power more consistently while still making consistent contact. He’s widened out his stance, and the White Sox have encouraged him to let loose with his A swing early in counts, while trusting his hands and his two-strike approach if he doesn’t make early-count contact. It’s working. Shelton’s 90th percentile exit velocity trails only Braden Montgomery among White Sox hitters, and he’s walked almost as often as he’s struck out through mid-May. Shelton was a shortstop at Florida, but scouts wonder if he can get to fringe-average at second base in pro ball. His hands can be an issue, especially when he has to rush and his throwing accuracy has been an issue at times, especially when he plays third base.

The Future: Shelton’s re-discovered power gives him a path to being an everyday regular, or at least a useful part-time second baseman who may also be able to play in the corner outfield spots and provide lefty pop.

Top 20 from the new top 30 at BA. Will note previous ranks in parenthesis. Jacob Gonzalez is ranked 23rd. Was previously 25th for those wondering. Seems criminally low. I also think Gabe Davis is far too low. He's a top 10 guy for me.

1.) Schultz (1)

2.) Bonemer (2)

3.) Braden (3)

4.) Antonacci (9)

5.) Smith (4)

6.) Carlson (5)

7.) McDougal (6)

8.) Fauske (7)

9.) Bergolla (12)

10.) Sandlin (11)

11.) Shelton (Unranked)

12.) Mogollon (16)

13.) Lodise (10)

14.) Ky Bush (13)

15.) Mason Adams (14)

16.) Pierce George (Unranked)

17.) LaCombe (11)

18.) Gabe Davis (27)

19.) Wolkow (15)

20.) Oppor (8)

Edited May 18May 18 by DirtySox