Guest: Eric Longenhagen, FanGraphs
Rundown
- [Intro] Quick recap of the Chicago White Sox winning their first road game of the season and how the minor league affiliates are faring.
- [3:21] FanGraphs lead prospect writer Eric Longenhagen joins the show, as well as fellow FanGraphs contributor, James Fegan. Start the conversation by addressing the farm system's health
- [8:34] With David Keller taking over it feels like the White Sox international efforts are rebooting. How long does it take to restart international efforts and will that impact future farm system rankings for the White Sox?
- [16:53] Noah Schultz is the White Sox #1 prospect. While there's plenty to like from Schultz, he does need to work on his fastballs.
- [22:57] Longenhagen shares his thoughts comparing and contrasting Schultz and fellow southpaw, Hagen Smith
- [31:12] Kyle Teel is the White Sox top-ranked position player prospect. Longenhagen shares why Teel has a unique set of skills that could make him a fixture for the White Sox.
- [37:36] While Colson Montgomery has been hitting better of late, he's still struggling when looking at all 2025 results. Longenhagen argues the slump has started way before this year, and takes a bit of the blame of overhyping Montgomery.
- [45:51] Which bats in the White Sox farm system can develop into an impact player?
- [52:23] Did the White Sox find a steal in Rule 5 pick, Shane Smith?
- [55:38] Who are Longenhagen and Fegan's most intriguing prospects outside of the Top 10
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