2022 Chicago White Sox Top MLB Prospects

Jake NicholDecember 18, 2021

Chicago’s major league team has lived up to expectations in 2021, but it’s been a rough year for the White Sox affiliates, not to mention a famous trio of high school arms in the Jared Kelley, Andrew Dalquist and Matthew Thompson. Still, there’s reason for optimism, highlighted by two high school picks featured in the 2021 draft.

Today, we announce the 10 best prospects in the White Sox system as it enters 2022.

We’ll be holding a White Sox talk at 2 p.m. ET. You can submit your question ahead of time here.

Here’s how we predict their roster for 2025, with their 2025 ages in parentheses.

PROJECT LINEAR IN 2025

Catcher: Zack Collins (30)
First base: Andrew Vaughn (27)
Second base: Colson Montgomery (23)
Third base: Yoan Moncada (30)
Shortcut: Tim Anderson (32)
Left field: Eloy Jimenez (28)
Center field: Luis Roberts (27)
Right school: Yoelqui Cespedes (27)
Designated hitter: Jose Abreu (38)

Initiator #1: Lucas Giolito (30)
Boot #2: Dylan stopped (29)
Boot number 3: Michael Kopech (29)
Boot #4: Norge Vera (25)
Initiator #5: Reynaldo Lopez (thirty first)
Closer: Garrett Crochet (26)

Below is a list of potential customers with the best tools in the organization. To go straight to the Chicago Top 10, click here.

BEST TOOLS

Best hitters for averages: Jose Rodriguez
The best power breaker: Romy Gonzalez
Discipline the best strike zone: Colson Montgomery
Fastest Baserunner: James Beard
Best Athlete: Colson Montgomery
Fastest ball: Norge Vera
Best Curveball: Tanner McDougall
Best slider: Jonathan Stiever
Best change: Jason Bilous
Best control: Norge Vera
Best defensive catcher: Adam Hackenberg
Best Defensive Midfielder: Wilber Sanchez
The best in-court arm: Wes Kath
Best Defensive Midfielder: James Beard
Best Outfield Arms: Micker Adolfo