Shane Smith, who is scheduled to start today in Glendale, was picked by the White Sox in the Rule 5 draft in December. Here’s a list of other notable Sox Rule 5 selections since 1970:
Year–Player, position (prior organization)
2017–Yermin Mercedes, catcher (Orioles)*
2016–Dylan Covey, pitcher (A’s)
2013–Adrian Nieto, catcher (Nationals)
2013–Omar Narvaez, catcher (Rays)
2005–Dewon Day, pitcher (Blue Jays)*
2003–Jason Grilli, pitcher (Marlins)
2000–Aaron Miles, infielder (Astros)*
1997–Joe Davenport, pitcher (Blue Jays)*
1996–Jesus Pena, pitcher (Pirates)*
1989–Jeff Fassero, pitcher (Cardinals)
1985–Bobby Bonilla, IF/OF (Pirates)
1984–Bill Landrum, pitcher (Reds)
1979–Greg Walker, 1B (Phillies)
1979–Bruce Kimm, catcher (Cubs)
1973–Carl “Bugs” Moran, pitcher (Red Sox)
1964–Ed Herrmann, catcher (Braves)
1963–Rudy May, pitcher (Twins)
1958–Claude Raymond, pitcher (Braves)
1958–Lou Skizas, OF (Tigers)
1950–Harry Dorish, pitcher (Browns)
1946–Earl Harrist, pitcher (Reds)
1942–Ralph Hodgin, 3B (SF Seals)
*minor league draft