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White Sox Prospect Promotions: Schultz and Antonacci Called Up
12 Apr
Summary
- Noah Schultz and Sam Antonacci, top White Sox prospects, are promoted.
- Schultz boasts a 1.29 ERA and impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio.
- Antonacci excels with a .317 batting average and .997 OPS.
The Chicago White Sox are bolstering their Major League Baseball roster by promoting two highly-touted prospects: left-handed pitcher Noah Schultz and infielder Sam Antonacci. These call-ups are expected to contribute to the team's goal of becoming a competitor in the American League Central.
Schultz, recognized as the White Sox's second-best prospect and 46th overall in MLB, has demonstrated remarkable performance in the minors. The 22-year-old pitcher has posted a 3-0 record with a mere 1.29 earned run average and has recorded 19 strikeouts against only two walks in 14.0 innings pitched.
Antonacci, the White Sox's ninth-ranked prospect, brings a potent offensive presence to the team. The 23-year-old infielder is currently batting .317 with a .997 OPS, having hit two home runs and driven in six runs. He has also shown strong plate discipline, walking 14 times compared to just six strikeouts.
Antonacci has been developing his versatility by playing in the outfield for Charlotte, addressing a need for the White Sox. His promotion could see him playing in the outfield and potentially at third base, a position where Miguel Vargas has struggled. Vargas's batting average has been .196 with a .703 OPS.
Schultz is anticipated to join a starting rotation that has faced challenges this season. The White Sox currently own the fourth-worst starters' earned run average in baseball at 4.67. This move comes after the team optioned Opening Day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A due to a 10.80 ERA across his initial three starts.
