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 (5/16 - 5/21) | Trend |
| 1 | Colson Montgomery (SS) [A+] | 7-day IL | 🩹 |
| 2 | Oscar Colás (OF) [AAA] | .167/.259/.167, .426 OPS, 3R, RBI | ↙️ |
| 3 | Bryan Ramos (3B/2B) [AA] | 7-day IL | 🩹 |
| 4 | Noah Schultz (LHP) [Ext. Spring] | N/A | N/A |
| 5 | Lenyn Sosa (2B/SS) [AAA] | .333/.357/.704, 1.061 OPS, 5R, 2B, 3 HR, 3 RBI | ⬆️ |
| 6 | José Rodriguez (2B/SS) [AA] | .217/.217/.565, .782 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBI 2 SB | ↖️ |
| 7 | Cristian Mena (RHP) [AA] | (2 starts) 5.1 IP, 9 H, 11R (9 ER), 5 BB, 6 K | ⬇️ |
| 8 | Peyton Pallette (RHP) [A] | 4 IP, 3 H, R (ER), 3 K | ⬆️ |
| 9 | Sean Burke (RHP) [AAA] | 5 IP, 4 H, 6R (4 ER), BB, 4 K | ⬇️ |
| 10 | Norge Vera (RHP) [A+] | 7-day IL | 🩹 |
Colson Montgomery & Bryan Ramos
"Soon".
Chris Getz said Bryan Ramos is playing third base at extended spring training and that he is set to return to Birmingham from a groin injury soon.
— James Fegan (@JRFegan) May 18, 2023
Colson Montgomery is still rehabbing his mid back strain. Getz said both could be candidates to make up lost time in the AFL.
Oscar Colás & Sean Burke
After a roaring start post-demotion to Charlotte, Oscar Colás hit a rough patch at the plate last week, hitting only four singles across 24 ABs in six games.
Sean Burke was able to better harness his WHIP in his start against the RailRiders. Unfortunately, three of the four hits he allowed were longballs.
Noah Schultz & Norge Vera
"Soon", part two.
After a spring forearm strain, first round pick Noah Schultz has his second live BP coming up, scheduled for two innings.
— James Fegan (@JRFegan) May 18, 2023
Getz said they're hoping to get him to Kannapolis "soon."
Lenyn Sosa
Lenyn Sosa went on a bit of a home run binge against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, as he continues to demonstrate his ability to handle AAA pitching.
Lenyn Sosa is rung up on a low pitch. He challenges. He wins. He hits his 6th HR of the year for the #Knights. They still trail by a few runs. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/VDPlqyFpqG
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 20, 2023
Peyton Pallette
Peyton Pallette had another strong outing, this time against Carolina. Pallette was efficient with his pitches, throwing nearly 71% for strikes.
Peyton Pallette got the ball out of the gate for the #Ballers today. He goes 4 innings and allows 1R on 3H. He K's 3 on 41 of 58 for strikes. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/OvcKF95JQd
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 21, 2023
Cristian Mena
Cristian Mena had a two start week against Rocket City, neither of which went particularly well. Walks piled up (four in three innings) in the first start, while the third inning saw Mena allow five of his six hits before getting yanked.
José Rodriguez
A strong Sunday performance saved José Rodriguez's statline last week, homering twice (once to right field and once to left).
We said it once and we’ll say it again… Jose Rodriguez is THAT GUY.
— Birmingham Barons (@BhamBarons) May 21, 2023
That’s a GRAND SLAM to give us the lead! 👊 pic.twitter.com/EUqIoJRKsM
Best of the Rest
Nate Mondou
Nate Mondou led the charge offensively for the Knights last week, hitting three doubles and two home runs to pair with a 1.550 OPS in five games (16 ABs).
Nate Mondou goes deep along the RF line and puts it on the roof. Colas (1B) and Sosa (2B) score. Remillard scored on a WP in the 4th and it's 4-2 #Knights. #WhiteSox 👑 pic.twitter.com/mmTlRZstJg
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 21, 2023
Victor Reyes
Victor Reyes tried his best to keep up with Mondou, as he also hit two home runs and had an OPS just shy of Mondou's at 1.467 in five games (15 ABs).
Victor Reyes hits his 8th HR on the year for the #Knights. 424'. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/NVuXVh0XMz
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 20, 2023
Tyler Neslony
Tyler Neslony was the only Baron to really yield an above average result against Rocket City. Neslony batted .350/.519/.450 for a .969 OPS, hitting two doubles and walking six times across six games (20 ABs).
Tyler Neslony w/ a corkscrew through the left side and Hack (1B) comes in to score. 3-2 #Barons. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/7fplZlOSU2
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 18, 2023
Fraser Ellard
Fraser Ellard was great in both of his appearances last week. The 25 year old lefty threw three innings, allowing only one hit and struck out five Trash Pandas.
Fraser Ellard came in for the #Barons in the 7th. He of course did his pre-inning ritual, and then carved up the Raccoons. 7 pitch 7th, and K'd the first 2 in the 8th. 13-20 for strikes. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/UvAoelR33z
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 21, 2023
Michael Turner & Wilfred Veras
Catcher Michael Turner had a very nice week at the plate for the Dash, slashing .412/.474/.529 for a 1.003 OPS with two doubles and seven hits in 17 ABs in five games.
Wilfred Veras swung a hot bat this past week as well. Four of the 20 year old Veras' eight hits went for extra bases (three doubles, one home run), as Veras wrapped the week with a .942 OPS in six games (23 ABs).
Michael Turner singles through the right side to bring in Wes Kath (BB). Turner goes 3-4 w/ a RBI and a BB. #Dash up 4-0. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/eC0u96YYHY
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 21, 2023
Wilfred Veras rips his 2nd double of the night. A 2 double night, and he goes 3-5, while raising his BA to .326 w/ an .886 OPS. Solid. #Dash #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/m1OwepJdbQ
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 21, 2023
Haylen Green
Haylen Green threw the ball well in both of his appearances last week, pitching 2.2 innings while allowing two hits and striking out six.
Tristan Stivors
Tristan Stivors was effective in his lone appearance of the week, throwing 1.2 innings while allowing one hit and one walk but struck out four IronBirds.
Tristan Stivors took the ball for the final 5 outs of the #Dash 5-1 loss tonight. He K's 4 on 20/35 while walking 1 and allowing 1 double. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/vlgzVjIQ8h
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 20, 2023
Jacob Burke
Jacob Burke produced a very solid week against the Mudcats. Burke slashed .385/.448/.538 for a .986 OPS, hitting two doubles and one triple while scoring seven runs across seven games (26 ABs).
Jacob Burke rips this pitch over the CF'er and he runs like his hair is on fire (thankfully it's not). The triple scores Camilletti. 1-0 #Ballers. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/JvDunHrHIs
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 19, 2023
Connor McCullough
May is the month of Connor McCullough. The 23 year old McCullough has made three starts in May, where he hasn't allowed a run, yielded a measly four hits and one walk in 19 innings while striking out 22. His latest outing saw him no-hit Carolina to record the first no-hitter under the Cannon Ballers moniker.
Connor McCullough with an absolute domination session tonight for the first Cannon Ballers no hitter. 7 no hit innings in the #Ballers 7-0 dub. He K's 8 and walks 1 on 55/85 for strikes. Included is a nice play by Jordan Sprinkle to preserve the no no. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/KUnqrvW904
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 19, 2023
Tanner mcdougal
Tanner McDougal rebounded from a rough outing his last time out. McDougal showed better command in his latest outing, as the 20 year old matched season highs of innings pitched (four) as well as strike outs (six).
Tanner McDougal started for the #Ballers tonight. He throws 4 scoreless innings allowing 2H and 2 BB. He strikes out 6 on 37 of 65. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/vXHM6pslCW
— Ian Eskridge (@dailywhitesox) May 20, 2023
