2106 Chicago White Sox Prospects

I didn't explain much when I posted the Angels Top Prospects, so I'll give a little insight. I've tried projecting what the players should look like in our March 1 file and then how the rest of their development will play out. I've tried giving an honest assessment. Not all 90+ peaks will be great and not all low peaks will be bench/non-leverage bullpen pieces. The Future Value (FV) is also meant to be a tough grade. If you look at top prospect lists, good prospects get a 50 or 55 grade and 60+ grades are not handed out lightly. Here's an estimation of how they translate to FCM:

40 FV = Bench Player / Non-Leverage Bullpen Pitcher

45 FV = Possible Starter (Lineup or Rotation) / Adequate Bullpen Pitcher

50 FV = Adequate Lineup Player / Clear Rotation Pitcher

55 FV = Good Lineup Player / Mid-Rotation or Better Pitcher

60 FV = Great Lineup Player / Top of Rotation Pitcher

65 FV = Elite Player

70 FV = Generational Talent

If you noticed, there's no 80 FV listed. That's because those would be extremely rare. We've probably had only handful of players worthy of this grade in FCM's near 100 year history.

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Now, back to the White Sox list. It was asked of me to format a top prospects list, like I did with the Angels. It expanded into a collaboration of Wiguy's thoughts on his prospects along with my outside take. In the future, I may look to do this for the top 10 prospects of all of FCM.

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10. Frances Gine, RF/LF

2106 Value: 69/89 | Drafted: 2105 (White Sox) – 1st Round, 16th Overall

Projected Build: 85 Con, 87 Pow, 93 Eye | 71 Spd, 79 Def | FV: 45

 

Gine was selected in the same draft class as Marc Toscanini, but has been slower to progress. While he still has time to develop, he’s currently lagging his classmate. His vitals suggest he should have more power than he’s displayed thus far. He projects as the White Sox LF of the future, but only time will tell if he’ll reach his ceiling or if he’s head for the label of a bust. 

 

09. Bruce Marshall, RF

2106 Value: 86/90 | Drafted: 2102 (Giants) – 1st Round, 20th Overall

Projected Build: 90 Con, 79 Pow, 84 Eye | 86 Spd, 83 Def | FV: 45

 

Marshall was the centerpiece of the Castaneda trade. A recent jump makes him a viable piece, but just how good will depend on how much longer he has to develop. He does a lot of things alright, but doesn’t excel in any one area. He should be solid with the glove and projects as a bottom part of the lineup bat. 

 

08. Marc Abrams, SP

2106 Value: 81/89 | Drafted: 2104 (Dodgers) – 1st Round, 8th Overall

Projected Build: 89 Con, 82 Pow, 85 Mov | FV: 50

 

Abrams was a target for the White Sox in the 2104 draft, but was selected just before their pick. So, when the chance to acquire him came around, the White Sox jumped on it. His GB% would ideally be higher, but he should have a productive career. He has the tools to be a successful, but needs his movement to shoot up (and quickly). Abrams could become a #2/3 starter, but his movement issues could also mean that he’s a bottom of the rotation arm.

 

07. Adam Gilling, SP

2106 Value: 81/89 | Drafted: 2105 (White Sox) – 1st Round, 18th Overall

Projected Build: 88 Con, 70 Pow, 92 Mov | FV: 50

 

Gilling has a high GB rate and the profile of a control/movement guy, but for all he has going right the ball seems to leave the ballpark far too often. He has a chance to put the gopher balls behind him, because if he doesn’t keep it on the ground, hitters will elevate the ball. However, if he does, he could be a very good pitcher.

 

06. Josh Yacoub, 1B

2106 Value: 75/94 | Drafted: 2105 (Mariners) – 3rd Round, 76th Overall

Projected Build: 91 Con, 96 Pow, 78 Eye | 68 Spd, 79 Def | FV: 50

 

Yacoub came to the White Sox organization via trade. Originally drafted by the Mariners, he’s a right-handed 1B, which limits some of his value (especially given his drastic splits). He has shown power, but where he tops out will dictate his value. His contact and eye will most likely lag behind and it will be his ability to hit righties that will decide whether he becomes an everyday player or is destined for the bad half of platoon city. Though, if the power reaches his projections, he could be great.

 

05. Craig Neves, DH/1B

2106 Value: 67/90 | Drafted: 2106 (White Sox) – 1st Round, 8th Overall

Projected Build: 77 Con, 94 Pow, 83 Eye | 69 Spd, 76 Def | FV: 50

 

Neves is a masher through and through and projects as a #4/5 hitter. Is he going to win a batting title? Probably not…Gold Glove? No way…However, he will hit the ball over the fence and drive in a lot of runners.

 

04. Mike Alexis, RF

2106 Value: 68/90| Drafted: 2106 (White Sox) – 1st Round, 4th Overall

Projected Build: 91 Con, 83 Pow, 83 Eye | 76 Spd, 85 Def | FV: 50

 

Alexis is a projectable outfielder who has the look of a 2-hole hitter.  With vitals all above his overall and an arm to play RF there’s a lot to like about the build of Mr. Alexis. His amateur stats suggest that he will hit for a high average with adequate power. His development will be something to watch, as a tweak to launch angle could unlock more power and send Alexis to stardom.

 

03. Josh Tuyet, 1B/LF

2106 Value: 75/89 | Drafted: 2104 (White Sox) – 2nd Round, 42nd Overall

Projected Build: 97 Con, 85 Pow, 80 Eye | 70 Spd, 79 Def | FV: 55

 

Tuyet is an advanced 19 year old, who can play 1B with an outside chance to play LF in a pinch. Don’t let his stature fool you, his contact should be high with a nice eye and some power to follow. He will probably never be the prototypical masher at 1B, but he’ll have a place in almost any lineup. His value is tied to what a team’s preference is at 1B and how he continues to develop, but he made his debut at AAA as one of the younger players in the league and should be on his way to the majors soon.

 

02. Marc Toscanini, LF/DH

2106 Value: 85/93 | Drafted: 2105 (White Sox) – 1st Round, 20th Overall

Projected Build: 97 Con, 88 Pow, 82 Eye | 67 Spd, 75 Def | FV: 55

 

Toscanini had a major jump recently and looks to be a good player. While his defense leaves a lot to be desired and there are players with more upside, he has a projectable bat with great contact, some power, and should be a fixture in the White Sox lineup whenever he makes his debut.

 

01. Russell Braythwayt, RF

2106 Value: 76/92 | Drafted: 2106 (White Sox) – 1st Round, 1st Overall

Projected Build: 85 Con, 91 Pow, 90 Eye | 74 Spd, 86 Def | FV: 60

 

 Braythwayt projects as a power hitting lefty with good defense. His plus power and eye should make him an OPS star. If the contact comes with, he has the look of a superstar. There is a lot of development left for this prospect and things can go awry, but the future looks bright for this young corner outfielder.