2017 Acquisition: Evan Skoug, C
Birthday (age on opening day 2018): 10/21/1995 (22)
2017 teams/levels played for: Arizona Rookie League White Sox, low-A Kannapolis Intimidators
2017 Stats: .232/.333/.427, 96 PA, 3 HR, 11/36 BB/K
Info: Skoug was the emotional anchor of TCU’s team the last couple of years, and after a long season at the collegiate level, he didn’t get a ton of exposure to pro ball in his debut, but that surely doesn’t reduce the impact that Skoug could have in the near future for the White Sox.
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The Chicago White Sox signed Skoug to an above-slot bonus after selecting him in the 7th round of June’s draft. Skoug was considered one of the top 50 draft prospects by most, and was considered a legit 2nd/3rd round option, so to get him 207th overall was considered a coup by many around the draft prospecting community.
Skoug didn’t have a lot of pro time to show different, but his big calling card will be his power bat to all fields from the left side. Skoug is a catcher that does the little things well, but isn’t in an elite defensive class by any means, but he could stick there as a pro.
The bat and his contact ability along with his ability to handle a pitching staff well in spite of not having a perfect defensive reputation will get him far before any issues arise with his long-term position. If he would have to move, some have thought he could end up in left field if not at catcher, but he is the type of guy who could adapt well to pro coaching and be able to at least be an offensive-minded backup.
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So that is the Chicago White Sox top 10 prospects for 2018. Who is too high? Too low? Missing entirely from the list? Comment below!!