2026 Chicago White Sox Top 30 MLB Prospects
Today, we’re unveiling the 30 best prospects in the White Sox system entering 2026.
The top of the White Sox system is headlined by Noah Schultz, a towering lefthander who’s looking to rebound after a difficult 2025 and bring his top-of-the-rotation stuff to the big leagues.
Baseball America correspondent Bill Mitchell hosted a chat earlier this winter to discuss Schultz and the overall state of Chicago’s farm system.
White Sox Top 30 Prospects
See the 30 best prospects in the White Sox system, including brand new scouting reports for every player.
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Below, you can find our projected White Sox lineup for 2029, as well as a rundown of prospects with the best scouting tools in the system.
Projected 2029 White Sox Lineup
Catcher: Kyle Teel (27)
First Base: Miguel Vargas (29)
Second Base: Chase Meidroth (28)
Third Base: Colson Montgomery (27)
Shortstop: Billy Carlson (23)
Left Field: Caleb Bonemer (23)
Center Field: Braden Montgomery (26)
Right Field: Jaden Fauske (22)
Designated Hitter: Edgar Quero (26)
No. 1 Starter: Noah Schultz (26)
No. 2 Starter: Grant Taylor (27)
No. 3 Starter: Sean Burke (29)
No. 4 Starter: Shane Smith (29)
No. 5 Starter: Tanner McDougal (26)
Closer: Hagen Smith (25)
Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Chicago’s Top 30, click here.
White Sox Best Tools
Best Hitter: Sam Antonacci
Best Power Hitter: George Wolkow
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Sam Antonacci
Fastest Baserunner: Rikuu Nishida
Best Athlete: Braden Montgomery
Best Fastball: Tanner McDougal
Best Curveball: Tanner McDougal
Best Slider: Noah Schultz
Best Changeup: Christian Oppor
Best Control: Jedixson Paez
Best Defensive Catcher: Grant Magill
Best Defensive Infielder: Billy Carlson
Best Infield Arm: Billy Carlson
Best Defensive Outfielder: Samuel Zavala
Best Outfield Arm: Braden Montgomery
