This series will highlight player trends from the top prospects in the White Sox system as well as any other notable performances across all affiliates.
Top of the Crop
NOTE: This piece will focus on players that are currently in the minor leagues.
Rank | Player (Position) [Level] | Last Week (5/23 - 5/28) | Trend |
1 | Colson Montgomery (SS) [A+] | 7-day IL | 🩹 |
2 | Oscar Colás (OF) [AAA] | .167/.318/.222, .540 OPS, 2R, 2B, SB | ⬇️ |
3 | Bryan Ramos (3B/2B) [AA] | .125/.125/.313, .438 OPS, 3R, HR, 2 RBI | - |
4 | Noah Schultz (LHP) [Ext. Spring] | N/A | N/A |
5 | Lenyn Sosa (2B/SS) [AAA] | .280/.333/.600, .933 OPS, 3R, 2 2B, 2 HR, 5 RBI | ⬆️ |
6 | José Rodriguez (2B/SS) [AA] | .385/.393/.538, .931 OPS, 5R, 2B, HR, 5 RBI, SB | ⬆️ |
7 | Cristian Mena (RHP) [AA] | 6 IP, 3 H, 3R (3 ER), 2 BB, 5 K | ↖️ |
8 | Peyton Pallette (RHP) [A] | 4 IP, 2 BB, 4 K | ⬆️ |
9 | Sean Burke (RHP) [AAA] | 4.1 IP, 6 H, 2R (2 ER), 3 BB, 4 K | ↖️ |
10 | Norge Vera (RHP) [A+] | 7-day IL | 🩹 |
Bryan Ramos
Bryan Ramos made his full season debut with Kannapolis last week. Ramos is technically on a rehab assignment, but did swat a home run while playing in four of six games.
Bryan Ramos hits his first HR of his season in his rehab w/ the #Ballers. 2-0 KCB. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/y0I4o8peYL
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 29, 2023
Oscar Colás & Sean Burke
Oscar Colás did improve upon his OBP from the previous week, but has been in a funk at the plate for the second week in a row.
Sean Burke put together his best final line since April 30, although the WHIP still wasn't pretty (2.08 in this start). Even still, it was encouraging and something Burke could build on going into next week.
Lenyn Sosa with a 106 MPH deep double to CF. He brings in Remillard and Andrus who both singled. 2-0 #Knights. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/kIbaC9mGKh
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 27, 2023
Lenyn Sosa
Lenyn Sosa continues to display his ability to hit AAA pitching, knocking four extra base hits and five RBI last week en route to another above average weekly OPS.
Peyton Pallette
Peyton Pallette followed up a strong outing with an unhittable one, despite being less efficient at strike-throwing (60%) in this particular start (71% previous).
Peyton Pallette with 4 no-hit innings for the #Ballers today in their 3-1 W in G1 of the DH. He walks 2 and strikes out 4 on 34 of 57. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/toKc2NmUYr
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 29, 2023
Jose Rodriguez opens up the game with a long one to LF on an up and in FB. #Barons up 1-0 on Popeye's 7th of the year. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/z5qW7CW0j4
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 24, 2023
José Rodriguez
After ending the previous week on a high note, José Rodriguez carried that momentum into last week, playing in all six games and securing hits in five of six.
Cristian Mena
After a couple tough weeks and three rough starts, Cristian Mena was more of himself in his latest outing, limiting both walks and hits (0.83 WHIP in this start) while still going six innings and throwing 61% of his pitches for strikes.
Cristian Mena has a bounce back outing of sorts. He goes 6 innings and allows just 3 on 3 hits, the big one being a 3R HR. He walks 2, but K's 5 on 50/82 for strikes. #Barons and Mena take the loss 7-1. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/qDwH3ekW95
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 28, 2023
Best of the Rest
Stephen Piscotty
Stephen Piscotty was scorching hot for the Knights last week, batting .353/.400/.824 for a 1.224 OPS with four extra base hits.
Stephen Piscotty with a 💣 into the wind in LF. #Knights take a 5-4 lead, and that is your final. It's his 3rd HR, and 2nd in 2 days.👑 #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/UJX4koYyvJ
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 26, 2023
Garrett Davila
26 year old Garrett Davila had a nice start against the Jumbo Shrimp, striking out eight while throwing 66% of pitches for strikes.
Garrett Davila with a nice start for the #Knights. He surrenders 1 R on 4H and 3BB. He K's 8 on 59/89. He gets the W as Charlotte scored 5 in the next half inning. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/O3zbDBKlCk
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 27, 2023
Xavier Fernandez
Xavier Fernandez had five hits last week, but made them count as three of them left the yard, ending the week with a 1.264 OPS and five RBI.
Xavier Fernandez goes deep for the 3rd game in a row. Like we said, there is a lot of power in the bat. The X-Man is dealing damage. #Barons trail 3-1. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/6w0PHWzPsb
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 26, 2023
Jonah Scolaro
24 year old left hander Jonah Scolaro made two solid appearances last week, throwing four innings allowing two hits and two walks, but struck out six Smokies.
Noah Owen & Tristan Stivors
22 year old righty Noah Owen made two solid appearances last week, throwing six total innings allowing four hits and one walk while striking out six Cyclone batters.
Tristan Stivors also made two appearances against Brooklyn with outstanding results. In three innings, the 24 year old right hander allowed two hits and one walk while striking out five.
Kohl Simas
Kohl Simas was outstanding last week against Brooklyn, rebounding from a very bad previous outing (seven earned runs in 1.2 IP). The 23 year old's full stat line is below, as he mows down Cyclones left and right.
Kohl Simas took the bump for the #Dash in G3 of their weekly series. He goes 5 on 51/81 and gets the W. He allows 1R on a solo HR, 2H and 1BB. He K's 7, including Mets #1 prospect Parada twice, and rehabbing old friend Omar Narvaez on a PCV. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/39zyNWGfqB
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 26, 2023
Jacob Burke
Once again, Jacob Burke was the main source of offense for the Cannon Ballers. Burke slashed .412/.474/.706 for an 1.180 OPS, hitting two doubles, one home run, and going 2-for-2 on stolen bases.
Jacob Burke goes 400+ off the apartment buildings in LF with this blast. 2-0 #Ballers. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/wBipCU5A2l
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 27, 2023
Shane Murphy
Shane Murphy continues to prove that Carolina League hitters are no match for him. The 22 year old lefty threw 72% of his pitches for strikes against the GreenJackets and has not allowed more than three earned runs in any start this season.
Shane Murphy makes the start for the #Ballers and goes 5 strong innings. He allows 1R on a solo 401' HR. He BB's 1 and allows 4H. He K's 5 on an exquisite 46/64. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/uH9TEi8bIz
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 24, 2023