2021 Chicago White Sox Top MLB Prospects

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By Josh Norris

The shortened 2020 season gave us a glimpse at the potential of the White Sox’ young nucleus of talent. The scariest part? There’s still more to come, as you’ll see in today’s 2021 Chicago White Sox Top 10.

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Here’s how we project their lineup in 2024, with their 2024 age in parentheses.

Catcher: Yasmani Grandal (35)
First Base: Andrew Vaughn (27)
Second Base: Nick Madrigal (27)
Third Base: Yoan Moncada (29)
Shortstop: Tim Anderson (31)
Left Field: Eloy Jimenez (27)
Center Field: Luis Robert (26)
Right Field: Luis Gonzalez (28)
Designated Hitter: Jose Abreu (37)

No. 1 Starter: Lucas Giolito (29)
No. 2 Starter: Michael Kopech (28)
No. 3 Starter: Dylan Cease (28)
No. 4 Starter: Garrett Crochet (25)
No. 5 Starter: Jared Kelley (22)
Closer: Liam Hendriks (34)

Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Chicago’s Top 10, click here.

Best Hitter for Average: Nick Madrigal
Best Power Hitter: Andrew Vaughn
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Andrew Vaughn
Fastest Baserunner: James Beard
Best Athlete: Matthew Thompson
Best Fastball: Garrett Crochet
Best Curveball: Jonathan Stiever
Best Slider: Garrett Crochet
Best Changeup: Jared Kelley
Best Control: Bernardo Flores Jr.
Best Defensive Catcher: Seby Zavala
Best Defensive Infielder: Nick Madrigal
Best Infield Arm: Zach Remillard
Best Defensive Outfielder: Duke Ellis
Best Outfield Arm:Micker Adolfo