Perhaps one day we won’t be able to say the White Sox traded Michael Kopech, Erick Fedde and Tommy Pham for nothing
Jeral Perez
6´0´´
179 pounds
Age: 20
First time among the South Side Sox Top 100 Prospects
2024 High Level Kannapolis (Low-A)
Age relative to high level -1.6 years
SSS rank among all shortstops in the system 4
Overall 2024 stats 106 games ▪️ 12 HR ▪️ 52 RBI ▪️ .262/.370/.423 ▪️ 4-of-7 (57.1%) SB ▪️ 62 BB ▪️ 110 K ▪️ .947 FLD% ▪️ 1.4 Simple WAR
Jeral Perez was acquired from the Dodgers last July as part of the package that sent Michael Kopech to L.A. and Erick Fedde to St. Louis. He fits the mold of hitter that the White Sox have targeted in recent acquisitions, placing a premium on plate discipline. Perez has walked in at least 10% of his plate appearances at each stop he’s made through the Dodger and White Sox systems thus far.
The 2024 Futures Game participant has also never posted a wRC+ of less than than 118 as a pro. He finished last season slashing .262/.370/.423 with 12 HR and a 121 wRC+ across Rancho Cucamonga (Los Angeles) and Kannapolis (Chicago).
Perez has a very simple set-up at the plate with very little pre-swing movement, and a mini-stride as he gets to his launch position. His Chase and Whiff rates did increase after the trade, perhaps a result of pressing for a new organization, yet Perez still maintained a strong walk rate as he switched teams. Perez’s profile of plate discipline combined with great bat speed for a middle infield prospect is what makes him an intriguing prospect. He also pulls balls in the air, but he’ll need to prove he can maintain his discipline, zone contact rates, and pop as he moves up the ladder facing better quality arms.
Perez’s Baseball Cube player ratings
Durability 87
Power 82
XBH 80
RBIs 71
Hitting 69
Contact 64
Runs 58
Speed 45
Average 69.50
Given Perez’s penchant for punishing pitchers, Winston-Salem seems like a likely destination for him as the 2025 season kicks off.
2025 South Side Sox Top 100 White Sox Prospects
15. Jeral Perez, SS
16. Jacob Gonzalez, SS
17. Caleb Bonemer, SS
18. Wikelman Gonzalez, RHSP
19. Aldrin Batista, RHSP
20. Sean Burke, RHSP
21. Nick Nastrini, RHSP
22. Blake Larson, LHSP
23. Tyler Schweitzer, LHSP
24. Alexander Albertus, 3B
25. Wilfred Veras, RF
26. Seth Keener, RHSP
27. William Bergolla, 2B
28. Samuel Zavala, CF
29. Peyton Pallette, RHRP
30. Jake Eder, LHSP
31. Juan Carela, RHSP
32. Javier Mogollón, SS
33. Nick McLain, RF
34. Ronny Hernandez, C
35. Casey Saucke, RF
36. Eric Adler, RHRP
37. Rikuu Nishida, 2B
38. Shane Smith, RHSP
39. Tim Elko, 1B
40. Zach DeLoach, LF
41. Riley Gowens, RHSP
42. Prelander Berroa, RHRP
43. Sam Antonacci, 2B
44. Adisyn Coffey, RHRP
45. Jarold Rosado, RHRP
46. Ryan Galanie, 1B
47. Trey McGough, LHRP
48. Ricardo Brizuela, RHSP
49. Lucas Gordon, LHSP
50. Aaron Combs, RHRP (traded to Phillies on January 1)
51. DJ Gladney, RF
52. Abraham Núñez, CF
53. Andre Lipcius, 1B
54. Shawn Goosenberg, 1B
55. Caden Connor, 1B
56. Mario Camilletti, 2B
57. Jake Peppers, RHSP
58. Ryan Burrowes, SS
59. Garrett Schoenle, LHRP
60. Jackson Appel, C
61. Tommy Vail, LHSP
62. Bryce Collins, RHRP
63. Tanner McDougal, RHSP
64. Stiven Flores, C
65. T.J. McCants, CF
66. Gil Luna, LHRP
67. Fraser Ellard, LHRP
68. Zach Franklin, RHRP
69. Drew Dalquist, RHRP
70. Nick Altermatt, RHRP
71. Carson Jacobs, RHRP
72. Alec Makarewicz, 1B
73. Jacob Burke, CF
74. Calvin Harris, C
75. Terrell Tatum, CF
76. Phil Fox, RHRP
77. Reudis Diaz, RHSP
78. Jurdrick Profar, SS
79. Drew McDaniel, RHSP
80. Michael Turner, C
81. Caleb Freeman, RHRP
82. Braden Shewmake, SS (designated for assignment on January 1, claimed by Royals)
83. Connor McCullough, RHSP
84. Shane Murphy, LHSP
85. Mikey Kane, 1B
86. Daniel González, LHRP
87. Wes Kath, 3B
88. Pierce George, RHRP
89. Tristan Stivors, RHRP
90. Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa, RHRP
91. Chase Plymell, RHRP
92. Eddie Park, CF
93. Loidel Chapelli, 2B
94. Adam Hackenberg, C
95. Adrian Gil, 1B
96. Jared Kelley, RHRP
97. Lyle Miller-Green, 1B
98. Marcelo Alcala, RF
99. Drake Logan, LF
100. Cole McConnell, CF