2104 BCMBL White Sox

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Red = 2014 ZipS projection

.C - Alex Avila* .237/.340/.397
Ryan Lavarnway .247/.313/.381

1B - Kendrys Morales# .263/.319/.425
Adam LaRoche* .240/.321/.424

2B - Chris Ownings (BA PCL 8/20, BA 3/30, BP 2/10) [D'backs] .270/.298/.392
Grant Green

3B - Freddy Galvis# .249/.285/.376

SS - Jed Lowrie# .263/.324/.422

LF - Dayan Viciedo .262/.311/.424

CF - Oscar Taveras* (BA PCL 1/20) [Cardinals] .287/.331/.448
Juan Lagares .254/.291/.360

RF - Avisail Garcia (BA INT 7/20) [White Sox] .282/.316/.423
Marcell Ozuna .255/.299/.431

DH - Derek Jeter .259/.322/.357

SP - Chris Archer (BA INT 4/20) [Rays] 3.72 ERA, 126/52 K/BB in 152.3 IP
SP - Jon Niese 3.79, 121/49 in 161.7 IP
SP - Wei-Yin Chen* 4.16, 129/46 in 160 IP
SP - Bud Norris 4.31, 158/64 in 173.3 IP
SP - Will Smith* 4.25, 121/45 in 137.7 IP

LSU - JP Howell* 3.37, 46/21 in 50.7 IP
Tyler Lyons* 4.39 ERA, 88/41 K/BB in 127.1 IP
RSU - Daniel Webb 4.74, 53/39 in 62.7 IP
Josh Lindbloom 4.52, 70/39 in 95.7 IP
AJ Ramos 3.45, 79/37 in 75.7 IP
Preston Claiborne 4.29, 53/19 in 63 IP
CL - Glen Perkins* 2.79, 74/17 in 61.3 IP

Prospects

.C - Oscar Hernandez (BA NYP 2/20) [Rays]
2B - Harold Castro* (BP 10/10) [Tigers]
2B - Micah Johnson* (BA 6/30, BP 8/10) [White Sox]
2B - Avery Romero (BA NYP 8/20, BA 9/30) [Marlins]
3B - Brandon Drury (BA Midwest League #16, BA 9/30, BP On the Rise) [D'backs]
SS - Brandon Martin [Rays]
SS - Adam Frazier [Pirates]
CF - Courtney Hawkins (BA 6/30, BA CAR 15/20, BP 3/10) [White Sox]
CF - Jacob May# (BA 10/10) [White Sox]
RF - Toscar Hernandez (BP Prospect on the Rise) [Astros]
RF/2B - Stefen Romero [Marineers] .245/.284/.373
RF - Tyler O'Neill [Mariners]
SP - Jayson Aquino* [Rockies]
SP - Chris Beck (BA 9/10, BP 4/10) [White Sox]
SP - Tim Berry* (BP 7/10) [O's] 5.44, 76/50 in 132.3 IP
SP - Tyler Danish (BP 5/10) [White Sox]
SP - Jake DeGrom (BA 10/30) [Mets] 4.32, 81/40 in 127 IP
SP - Danny Hultzen* [Marineers] - DL
SP - Erik Johnson (BA 2/30, BA SL 11/20, BA INT 11/20, BP 1/10) [White Sox] 4.58, 109/57 in 129.7 IP
SP - Juan Oramas* [Padres] 4.82, 47/29 in 56.0 IP
SP - Lucas Sims (BA 1/30) [Braves]
SP - Scott Snodgress* (BP Factor of the Farm) [White Sox]
SP - Kohl Stewart (BP 4/10) [Twins]
SP - Marcus Stroman (BA 2/30, BA EL 10/20, BP 1/10) [Blue Jays] 4.41, 113/28 in 114.3 IP

[chisox]

1-7. Kohl Stewart, RHP

DOB: 10/07/1994
Bats: R, Throws: R
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 195

Scouting Grades (present/future): Fastball: 5/6 | Slider: 5/6 | Changeup: 4/5 | Control: 4/5 | Overall: 5/6

Stewart excited scouts before the Draft with his premium stuff and athleticism and he established himself as the best high school pitcher available. Stewart was a two-sport star in high school and signed a letter of intent to play quarterback and pitch at Texas A&M. That, combined with his Type 1 diabetes, made him somewhat of a challenge to evaluate. The Twins, however, liked his complete package and made him the fourth overall pick of the Draft. Stewart throws his fastball in the low- to mid-90s, regularly touching 96 mph. He also throws a changeup and slider, which might be his best pitch. He is still learning how to pitch, but he could quickly improve his feel for the craft now that he is solely focused on pitching.

2-7. Tyler Danish, RHP

DOB: 09/12/1994
Bats: R, Throws: R
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 190

Scouting Grades (present/future): Fastball: 5/6 | Slider: 4/5 | Changeup: 4/5 | Control: 4/5 | Overall: 4/5

The White Sox were able to sign Danish, a Florida high school standout, away from his commitment to the University of Florida and sent him out to pitch in relief in the Appalachian League during his professional debut in 2012, and he also pitched almost exclusively out of the bullpen. Whether that's his long-term home remains to be seen, but Danish has some pretty intriguing stuff. Using a low, three-quarters delivery that creates deception, Danish will throw his fastball in the low 90s with plus movement. He throws a slider that can be very sharp at times and will show an ability to sink a changeup as well. Some are concerned about his arm action and delivery, a reason for the sentiment that he should be a reliever persists. Danish might have the stuff to handle late-inning situations in the future if it's proven that starting isn't for him.

3-7. Tyler A. O'Neill, RF

Born: 06/22/1995
Bats: R, Throws: R
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 205

Tyler O'Neil was the M's third round pick out of a Canadian high school this past year. A catcher in high school, O'Neil was shifted to the outfield upon signing and sent to the Arizona League to finish out the year. For the AZL Mariners, he hit .310/.405/.450 in 28 games and looked like a future all-star at times. The son of a body builder, O'Neil is already a physical specimen. He's quite strong and he adds plus bat speed and good leverage in his swing, giving him the appearance of a future middle of the order bat. Scouts think that in time he'll hit for average with legitimate over the fence power. On the showcase circuit, O'Neil squared up even the best velocity and he just looks like he wants to hit in the box, never showing fear. Defensively, he's going to need to hit. He's not overly athletic and the impact he'll have will come from his bat. On the plus side, he plays with energy and he's a gamer that should maximize his tools because of his intensity and drive.

4-7. Jacob May, CF

DOB: 01/23/1992
Bats: S, Throws: R
Height: 5' 10", Weight: 180

Scouting Grades (present/future): Hit: 4/5 | Power: 3/3 | Run: 6/6 | Arm: 4/4 | Field: 5/6 | Overall: 4/5

Speed and Major League bloodlines are a big reason why May was taken in the third round of the 2013 Draft. The son of former big leaguer Lee May Jr., he has the wheels to steal bases and run down balls in center field. A switch-hitter, he profiles as a catalyst at the top of a lineup. He has some bat speed, but didn't always make consistent hard contact at Coastal Carolina. Better jumps and routes should help him be an above-average defender and he can outrun his mistakes as he's learning now. If his bat can develop, he has the chance to become a leadoff hitter of the future for the White Sox.

5-7. Adam Frazier, SS

Born: 12/14/1991
Bats: L, Throws: R
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 170

Mississippi State's Adam Frazier (sixth round) was the top college shortstop available, though he may wind up at second base or in a utility role. He's a gamer who knows how to handle the bat. Many scouts view Frazier as a future utility infielder, but scouting directors recognized that he stood out in a thin crowd of college middle infielders by voting him a preseason third-team All-American. Frazier's tools are modest. He's an average defender at shortstop with an average arm, an excellent internal clock and strong instincts. His agility and footwork play in the middle infield, and his consistency earned him a spot on USA Baseball's college national team last summer. At 5-foot-11, 174 pounds, he has not hit a home run in three college seasons (and he continued this in his first preseason though he did hit .321/.399/.362 indicating he handles the bat well and will work walks). He's an average runner.