2021 White Sox Top 100 Prospects
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 1: Andrew Vaughn
Our top prospect breaks camp with the White Sox, playing ... designated hitter? First base? LEFT FIELD?
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 2: Michael Kopech
Our top pitching prospect seemingly has been around forever — but he’s back with the White Sox for a full rookie season!
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 3: Nick Madrigal
Our top second base prospect is still a rookie, just barely missing the cut to graduate from this list
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 4: Garrett Crochet
Another shock of the 2020 draft! From getting picked to throwing the most 100 mph pitches in the majors, in just two months
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 5: Jared Kelley
The shock of the 2020 draft? This plum flamethrowing prospect falling to the White Sox in the second round
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 6: Jonathan Stiever
Another incredible climb to the majors in 2020, this righty could yet see more time on the South Side later this summer
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 7: Yoelqui Céspedes
Officially inked just two months ago, this mini-mite has shot to the top as our No. 1 outfield prospect
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 8: Matthew Thompson
The headliner of an organizational shift toward welcoming prep arms, this righthander should see A-ball in 2021
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 9: Norge Vera
Dominance is on this tall righty’s horizon
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 10: Andrew Dalquist
This elite prep arm will get his first shot at near-full season pro ball come summer
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 11: Micker Adolfo
This oft-injured manchild still screams with potential, so fingers crossed for a healthy 2021
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 12: Benyamin Bailey
Our top left field prospect knocked the DSL on its hiney in his first professional season
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 13: Zack Burdi
Our top righty reliever prospect got a taste of the bigs in 2020 and makes it his mission to get back later this summer
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 14: Blake Rutherford
Chris Getz was jazzed about how this right fielder was crushing it last year in Schaumburg — let’s see how that power translates in 2021
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 15: Luis González
With a cup of coffee in 2020, he’s probably the first of the blue-chip Triple-A outfielders back up on the South Side
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 16: Gavin Sheets
Now not just a first baseman, but a possible corner outfielder!
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 17: Jake Burger
It is a sheer delight to see our top-ranked third base prospect back in action!
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 18: José Rodriguez
Our top-ranked shortstop prospect could club his way through Single-A
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 19: Yermín Mercedes
He’s put a cannon arm and bat on display this spring, but the question remains: Is there room in Chicago for this White Sox folk hero?
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 20: Jimmy Lambert
Despite an injury scare that quickly ended his MLB debut season of 2020, this righty has spot on the South Side staff reserved in the near future
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 21: Bryan Ramos
Though extremely young, he steps to the plate with solid contact ability and a laser hit tool
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 22: Tyler Johnson
This power arm packs just enough control to be in line for a major league debut this summer
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 23: Lenyn Sosa
Still very young for his level, he’s flashed power to accompany great fielding
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 24: DJ Gladney
This young power bat will wreak havoc on pitchers once he hits the field again
2021 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 25: Yolbert Sánchez
While old for his level, this defensive whiz should rise rapidly
2021 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 26: Seby Zavala
The one defensive-minded catcher high in the organization will have to find his bat to return to the bigs
2021 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 27: Bernardo Flores Jr.
A first taste of the majors, and a continued aggressive climb up the system, make this southpaw’s future bright
2021 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 28: Bryce Bush
A strong debut was offset by a rough 2019, but bet on this blue-chipper making some noise going forward
2021 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 29: James Beard
Better contact will make this speed demon shoot up the prospect charts
2021 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 30: Will Kincanon
This fireballing righty is somewhat overlooked in the system — but you won’t be sleeping on him for long
2021 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 31: Kade McClure
His invite to White Sox spring training was just the latest step in this righty’s march to the majors
2021 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 32: Caleb Freeman
If this righty reliever can continue to hone both his command and control, expect him to move up the ranks rather quickly