It’s essentially back to normal for the MLB Draft. Similarly to last year’s draft, it will encompass 20 rounds once again but bonus totals did ultimately go up. It’s later in the year due to the league insisting upon the event coinciding with All Star weekend as well.
We’ll have you covered here at FutureSox and SoxMachine with the updated Draft Tracker. This will be a one-stop shop for info on each White Sox selection. This tracker will be updated with signing bonus information as we get it.
The White Sox have $6,289,100 in bonus pool money to work with. The full list of slot values is available here.
Click on a player for more information on the pick.
1 (26): Noah Schultz, LHP, Oswego East High School
Slot value: $2,789,400
Schultz is the first high school pitcher taken by the White Sox in the first round since Kris Honel way back in 2001. The southpaw is committed to Vanderbilt and represented by Scott Boras.
1st-rder Noah Schultz signs with @WhiteSox for $2.8 million (slot 26 value = $2,789,400). Illinois HS LHP, combination of 6-ft-9 frame & low slot make him death on lefties, up to 96 mph with fastball, slider has tremendous sweep, lot to dream on. Vanderbilt recruit. @MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/KiFBD9wss0
2 (62): Peyton Pallette, RHP, Arkansas
Slot value: $1,159,200
2nd-rder Peyton Pallette signs with @WhiteSox for $1.5 million (slot 62 value = $1,159,200). @RazorbackBSB RHP, missed season after Tommy John surgery, easy 1st-rder before that, best curveball in @MLBDraft, 93-95 mph fastball to 99, Walker Buehler comps for 6-ft-1 build & stuff. pic.twitter.com/xnoKFxjyel
3 (101): Jonathan Cannon, RHP, Georgia
Slot value: $606,600
3rd-rder Jonathan Cannon signs with @whitesox for $925k (slot 101 value = $606,600). @BaseballUGA RHP, some of best control in @MLBDraft, best offerings are heavy 92-96 mph fastball & upper-80s cutter.
4 (131): Jordan Sprinkle, SS, UC Santa Barbara
Slot value: $452,900
4th-rder Jordan Sprinkle signs with @WhiteSox for $452,900 (full slot 131 value). @UCSB_Baseball SS, one of best defenders in @MLBDraft, rough year with bat but has hit better in past, solid raw power & plus speed. pic.twitter.com/49j4hwW7Ou
5 (161): Tyler Schweitzer, LHP, Ball State
Slot value: $337,600
5th-rder Tyler Schweitzer signs with @WhiteSox for $325k (slot 161 value = $337,600). @BallStateBB LHP, MAC pitcher of year, low-90s fastball plays up, mixes in three average secondaries, throws a lot of strikes, high-floor starter type. @MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/DzDRfLXuYW
6 (191): Eric Adler, RHP, Wake Forest
Slot value: $261,800
6th-rder Eric Adler signs w/@WhiteSox for $200k (slot 191 = $261,800). @WakeBaseball RHP, @OfficialCCBL 2021 reliever of the year, rough 2022 where didn't throw strikes, big stuff: 94-98 mph fastball w/carry, 80-85 mph breaker w/curve depth & slider velo, cutter to 92. @MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/bMVI3jZEeD
7 (221): Mark McLaughlin, RHP, Tennessee
Slot value: $205,800
7th-rder Mark McLaughlin signs with @WhiteSox for $150k (slot 221 value = $205,800). @Vol_Baseball RHP, reliever with 90-93 mph fastball with late hop & solid breaking ball. @MLBDraft
8 (251): Mario Camilletti, 2B, Central Michigan
Slot value: $171,700
Money-savers in @MLBDraft for @WhiteSox:
8th rd: @CMUBaseball 2B Mario Camilleti, $20k
scrappy OBP guy w/speed
9th rd: @RazorbackBSB C Michael Turner, $35k
good receiver w/some pop
10th rd: @OleMissBB 1B Tim Elko, $35k
CWS champ, power & legendary grit
9 (281): Michael Turner, C, Arkansas
Slot value: $157,700
10 (311): Tim Elko, 1B, Ole Miss
Slot value: $149,500
11 (341): Jacob Burke, OF, Miami (FL)
11th-rder gets over-slot ($125K) bonus of $225K from @whitesox. @CanesBaseball OF product plays all 3 spots and had OPS over 1.000 in 2022. after transfer from @LionUpBaseball @MLBDraft
12 (371): Brooks Baldwin, 3B, UNC Wilmington
12th rounder Brooks Baldwin of UNC Wilmington is signing with the #WhiteSox for $125K. Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year is a switch hitter that plays all over the diamond. Big Cape performer. #352 on the list at @BaseballAmerica
13 (401): Mason Adams, RHP, Jacksonville University
14 (431): Shane Murphy, LHP, Chandler Gilbert CC (AZ)
15 (461): Billy Seidl, RHP, Duke
16 (491): Tristan Stivors, RHP, Texas State
17 (521): Nick Altermatt, RHP, Minnesota State-Mankato
18 (551): Bryce Willits, 3B, UC Santa Barbara
19 (581): Drake Logan, 3B, Shelton State CC
20 (611): Ethan Hammerberg, RHP, Ohio State
20th-rder Ethan Hammerberg signs with @WhiteSox for $100k. @OhioStateBASE RHP, 91-94 mph fastball reaches 96, upper-70s curveball. @MLBDraft
I really wish the Sox had gone with college position players. Their recent track record of scouting and developing high school arms is pretty abysmal.
I’m waiting to see how much Tucker Toman is getting from the Blue Jays at Pick 77.
Guessing it’s like $2.5 million.
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