Sox Nerd

Here is at least one nugget — @soxnerd style — on every member of the 2023 White Sox: *HANSER ALBERTO: The utilityman’s lone strikeout victim in his two mound appearances for the 2023 White Sox was Roberto Perez. That’s the same Roberto Perez whom Carlos Rodon hit with a pitch to end his bid for a perfect game on April 14, 2021 at Guaranteed Rate Field. Alberto whiffed … [Read more...] about AT LEAST ONE NUGGET ON EVERY MEMBER OF THE 2023 WHITE SOX

My alphabetical review — @soxnerd style — at the 2023 White Sox continues with a look at ANDREW VAUGHN: The first baseman hit at least 15 homers for the third consecutive season in 2023. He joins Jose Abreu (9) Carlos Lee (7) and Alexei Ramirez (5) as the only Sox players to hit at least 15 homers in each of their first three Major League seasons. … [Read more...] about 2023 WHITE SOX PLAYER REVIEW: ANDREW VAUGHN

I was heartbroken to read Thursday that Jason Benetti was leaving the White Sox TV broadcast booth for a similar post in Detroit. Every nice thing you heard about him is true times infinity. He was so kind to everyone and always had time for everyone. Up until the last day of last season, Jason waited in the long Bards Room line for his food just like everyone else. While it … [Read more...] about MY OLD PARTNER, JASON BENETTI, LEAVES BEHIND A BEAUTIFUL LEGACY

My alphabetical review — @soxnerd style — at the 2023 White Sox continues with a look at JOSE URENA: The right-hander became the third pitcher to play for the White Sox and Rockies in the same season in 2023. He joins Jose Contreras (2009) and Marvin Freeman (1996) on this short list. The only position players to toil for the Sox and the Rox in the same season are … [Read more...] about 2023 WHITE SOX PLAYER REVIEW: JOSE URENA