Few brighter righty prospects exist in the system
Aldrin Batista
Right-Handed Starting Pitcher
6´2´´
185 pounds
Age: 21
2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 62
2024 High Level Winston-Salem (High-A)
Age relative to high level -2.0
SSS rank among all right-handed starters in the system 5
Overall 2024 stats 10-5 ⚾️ 22 starts ⚾️ 110 2⁄3 IP ⚾️ 2.93 ERA ⚾️ 1.157 WHIP ⚾️ 116 K ⚾️ 39 BB ⚾️ 2.7 Simple WAR
The Dodgers signed Aldrin Batista as an international free agent in June 2022, at age 19, for $10,000. The righthander came over to the White Sox with RHP Máximo Martinez in August 2023 in exchange for future considerations and $1 million in international signing bonus slot money.
While this swap didn’t seem like a big deal at the time, the 21-year-old is another piece of what is becoming significant pitching depth for the system. Batista could possibly be used to shape the future staff in Chicago or be dealt in a trade package to land more offense, which the South Siders desperately need.
During his time with the Boys in Blue, Batista pitched in the DSL and ACL and was impressive in both. His 2023 performance in Arizona was particularly noteworthy, where he went 3-1 with a 12.46 K/9 in 39 innings. After being traded to the Pale Hose in August, Batista made five starts for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and went 0-0 with a 2.66 ERA with a 1.06 WHIP. Opponents couldn’t seem to get much going against him, hitting just .209 over 23 2/3 innings.
In 2024, the Sox again assigned Batista to Kannapolis, and he started 17 games for the CBs before being called up to Winston-Salem on August 6. The hurler went 8-4 with a 3.51 ERA and an outstanding 9.25 K/9 over 17 starts in Low-A. Then in five starts with the Dash, he was 2-1 with a 1.04 ERA and a 10.04 K/9. Again, the competition had little chance of getting on against him, hitting a paltry .176. You start to get the feeling that as the season gets longer, Aldrin gets stronger.
His overall stuff is pretty solid. He has a two-seam and four-seam fastball that ranges from 93-96 mph with a change and slider to compliment. With a 6´2´´ and 185-pound frame, there’s also an opportunity for him to add some strength and, in turn, possibly pump up the velocity a tick or two. However, the downside to this young arm is that, like many pitchers in the Chicago system, his 3.51 BB/9 could benefit from further development, and at 21, there’s still ample time for him to improve upon it.
Batista’s Baseball Cube player ratings
Durability 90 (-6 from last season)
Hittable 77 (-5)
vs. Power 77 (-5)
Walks 63 (+7)
K/BB 62 (+6)
Strikeouts 50 (0)
Average 69.83 (-0.50)
The White Sox exercised an overly-cautious approach to Batista in 2024, giving him sparse time in High-A, so it’s a safe bet he breaks camp with the Dash and matriculates to Birmingham mid-season.
2025 South Side Sox Top 100 White Sox Prospects
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