Jason Dellaero

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Chicago White Sox #30 prospect in 2001
  Look out below. The former first-round choice received the first seven-figure signing bonus in the organization's history and was rated among the organization's top 15 prospects in each of the last three years. But the one-time switch hitter with power has totally lost it at the plate. He abandoned switch-hitting altogether last season, hoping he would get on base more often if he hit exclusively from the right side. But Dellaero was totally overmatched in his second year of Double-A. He had major problems making contact with his overly long swing and continued to be nearly impossible to walk. But the success of Birmingham, which went to the Southern League championship series with him in the lineup, enforces Dellaero's value. He's considered a first-rate fielder. He has worked to improve his defensive skills and his arm is arguably the best among minor league infielders. There's speculation that he soon may be tried as a pitcher, but that's only a rumor for now. Dellaero still could get to the big leagues as a shortstop, but only if he figures out how to crawl above the Mendoza line.
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  Ranked Chicago White Sox #12 prospect in 1999