Ryan Burrowes looks the part of a future major-leaguer, but his game is going to have to catch up with his fit. | Tiffany Wintz/South Side Sox This summer needs to lead to a rediscovery of this once bright prospect’s contact and power Ryan BurrowesShortstop6´2´´170 poundsAge: 202023 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 162024 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 242024 … [Read more...] about 2025 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 58: Ryan Burrowes
Today in White Sox History: January 17
On this day 23 years ago, Jermaine Dye re-upped with Oakland. His next stop, however, would be a star turn in Chicago. | JOHN G. MABANGLO/AFP via Getty Images Jermaine Dye signs his last deal before heading to Chicago 2002 After one injury-plagued, controversial season with the White Sox, pitcher David Wells signed a two-year, $7 million contract with the Yankees. Wells … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: January 17
2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 23
John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Jake Eder tops our Round 22 ballot. So, who is the 23rd-best prospect in the White Sox system? Seems some fatigue may be setting in with the players carrying over on the current ballot, as new additions are advancing quickly after debuting high in the rankings. Jake Eder is the latest quick mover, winning on just his second … [Read more...] about 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 23
Today in White Sox History: January 16
On this day 59 years ago, Jack McDowell began his crawl to White Sox ace. | Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Happy birthday, Black Jack! 1966 Future White Sox ace Jack McDowell was born in Van Nuys, Calif. A former Team USA and Stanford University standout, the White Sox made “Black Jack” the No. 5 overall pick in the 1987 draft, incidentally kicking off a four-year run … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: January 16
Today in White Sox History: January 15
On this day 61 years ago, baseball owners voted to start an amateur draft; 15 months later, Rick Monday became the first-ever MLB draft pick. The White Sox made 41 picks — just five of which ever saw the majors. | San Diego Union-Tribune Baseball opts into the draft 1927 Perhaps believing he had no gas left in tank after two straight poor seasons, the White Sox swapped … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: January 15