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Chicago White Sox REVISED Top 10 Prospects For 2017

By Benjamin Chase

Apr 17, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago White Sox hat in the dugout before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago White Sox hat in the dugout before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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10. Jameson Fisher, OF

Birthdate: 12/18/93 (22 years old)
Level(s) Played in 2016: rookie
Stats in 2016: .342/.436/.487, 4 HR, 13 SB

It should be evidence to just how bad the White Sox system was coming into the season that four of my top ten were not in the system to start 2016. Fisher was the 4th round selection for the White Sox in June, and he’s another guy who may have been a smart scouting selection in what is shaping up to be a smart draft by the ChiSox.

Fisher was a catcher until surgery to repair a torn labrum in college, and while there doesn’t seem to be any push to move him behind the plate, it has led to Fisher having a different understanding of the zone than most hitters you’ll see in their first pro season.

He had a tremendous season in 2016 for Southeastern Louisiana, leading D-1 in on-base percentage and finishing in second in batting average. He has a very good contact tool, and many considered his hit tool to be the best among college players in 2016.

many considered his hit tool to be the best among college players in 2016

Fisher has solid power and fringe average speed, so his 13 steals is probably not something you’ll see long-term, but Fisher is a smart ballplayer, and he’ll likely get more steals than his raw speed would indicate due to smart base running.

After the labrum surgery kept him out for a year, Fisher is left with a below average arm, and his future role in the field is likely as a DH or a first baseman as he has minimal range in the outfield with that below average arm.

That will put additional pressure on Fisher’s bat, but in seeing him play, I really think Fisher has the bat to be a future passable DH, in the vein of a Billy Butler-esque production from the position.

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