Here’s the White Sox Spring Breakout roster…
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Check out the upcoming Spring Breakout contest for the White Sox against the Rockies for an up-close look at the top prospects comprising the upper ranks of this fast-rising Minor League system for the organization from Chicago’s South Side.
The White Sox and Mariners are sending the most Top 100 prospects to the game with six each, while the White Sox are one of three teams (Marlins and Royals) sending each of their Top 10 prospects. Going by prospect points, with 30 points awarded for a team’s No. 1 and working the way down to one point for No. 30, the White Sox roster stands third at 377 behind the Marlins (436) and Royals (433).
Get tickets: Dick Allen bobble, Comiskey Park radio & much more
What is Spring Breakout?
MLB Spring Breakout is a four-day event showcasing baseball’s future: the current stars of Minor League Baseball. The second edition will be held from March 13-16 at Grapefruit and Cactus League stadiums during Spring Training. Sixteen exhibition games will be played between teams comprised of each MLB organization’s top prospects, creating a new touchpoint on the baseball calendar that celebrates the sport’s budding talent.
When is the White Sox game?
It’s scheduled for Sunday, March 16 against the Rockies at Camelback Ranch, with a 4:05 p.m. CT first pitch in Glendale. The first scheduled Breakout game for the White Sox last year, against the Cubs at Sloan Park, was rained out.
How can I tune in?
MLB.TV, MLB.com, MLB App, CHSN, Gameday
Which position players are expected to play?
Ten of the Top 16 White Sox prospects fall on the position player side, and all but Bryan Ramos at No. 15 are currently set on this roster. That group includes shortstop Colson Montgomery (No. 4), who missed one week of Spring Training due to a back malady and a cold, catchers Kyle Teel (No. 2) and Edgar Quero (No. 6), along with and outfielder Braden Montgomery (No. 5).
George Wolkow, a native of Downers Grove, a western suburb of Chicago, also should be part of the contest. Wolkow is not in big league camp, aside from a Cactus League callup, but is ranked No. 10 among White Sox prospects.
Which pitching prospects are expected to play?
Look no further than Noah Schultz, the club’s top-ranked prospect, and Hagen Smith, who is No. 3 on the White Sox list. They also happen to be the top two left-handed pitching prospects in the game. Don’t overlook Grant Taylor, the hard-throwing right-hander checking in at No. 7, who made a huge impression along with Schultz and Smith at big league camp.
Hagen Smith escapes jam in 6th
Feb 26, 2025 · 0:18
Hagen Smith escapes jam in 6th
Wikelman Gonzalez, at No. 18, joined Teel, Braden Montgomery and Chase Meidroth (No. 8) in making up the four-player return from Boston in the Garrett Crochet trade. All four are scheduled to be part of the Spring Breakout roster, which can feature 23 to 27 players.
Why are certain top prospects not listed on the roster?
Some players are more firmly in the mix to break camp with the White Sox. Others are coming off injuries or dealing with new injuries, such as left-handed pitchers Ky Bush (No. 22) and Blake Larson (No. 19), who both have recently undergone Tommy John surgery.The White Sox are sending 16 of their Top 20 prospects, according to MLB Pipeline. Their roster also features interesting players who are not ranked among the Top 30 in first baseman Tim Elko, reliever Payton Pallette and outfielder DJ Gladney.
