My alphabeticalish player-by-player review — @soxnerd style — of the 2024 White Sox continues with LENYN SOSA: Some fun with some 2024 Sosa splits: *His .435 average in the third inning was the highest by a Sox player (minimum 23 at bats) since Avisail Garcia’s .511 in 2017. Sosa’s average ranked second in the AL to Boston’s Masataka Yoshida’s .452 in 2034. *His .750 … [Read more...] about 2024 WHITE SOX PLAYER REVIEW: LENYN SOSA
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White Sox tender 2025 contracts to Andrew Vaughn, others
The post White Sox tender 2025 contracts to Andrew Vaughn, others appeared first on Sox On 35th. The White Sox have announced that Andrew Vaughn would be among the players tendered a contract before today’s 7 p.m. CT deadline. Along with the first baseman, pitchers Garrett Crochet, Justin Anderson, and Steven Wilson also received contracts. Fellow first baseman/outfielder … [Read more...] about White Sox tender 2025 contracts to Andrew Vaughn, others
Judge and Ohtani are the Cream of the Crop as They Win Unanimous MVPs
The 2024 season had impressive offensive milestones. Some of these feats may never be duplicated in the history of baseball. No one embodies greatness at the plate more than the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge and Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, and as a result, both were unanimous choices for the MVP awards of their respective leagues. Both had historic offensive seasons, … [Read more...] about Judge and Ohtani are the Cream of the Crop as They Win Unanimous MVPs
Who Will Close the Deal for the World Series Champion “Closer”?
For the first time in his major league career, Walker Buehler will hit the free agent market, The right-hander had a World Series to remember for the Dodgers. After struggling for the majority of the season coming off a second Tommy John surgery, It was an open question whether or not Buehler would even make the postseason roster. He did, and the Dodgers are World Series champs … [Read more...] about Who Will Close the Deal for the World Series Champion “Closer”?
Mid-Rotation Starter Can Flip Script as Key Arm
After a series of injury setbacks and inconsistent performances, left-hander Matthew Boyd is poised to reestablish himself as a reliable mid-rotation starter on the free agent market. Despite flashes of brilliance, Boyd has struggled to maintain a high level of performance over a full season. His impressive arsenal, featuring a swing-and-miss slider, and ability to generate … [Read more...] about Mid-Rotation Starter Can Flip Script as Key Arm