Chicago White Sox top 10 prospects for 2019

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Steele Walker, OF

Birthday: 7/30/1996 (22)
Acquired: Draft, 2nd round, 2018
Level(s): AZL White Sox, advanced rookie Great Falls, low-A Kannapolis
Statistics: .209/.271/.342, 44 G, 177 PA, 6 2B, 5 HR, 6 SB, 5.6% BB, 20.9% K

Considered one of the best overall college hitters in the 2018 draft, Steele Walker was more praised for his blend of tools all around as a corner outfielder, but he did not stand out in any one area, which allowed him to slip to the Chicago White Sox in the 2nd round.

Walker has legit speed and power that would rank above-average along with contact skills that are at least average and are hurt right now as he works on recognizing pro breaking stuff. As he develops his eye, he has a chance to have a balance of hit, power, and speed all being above-average.

Defensively, he’s not a center fielder, and he’s really not got the power to profile at an elite level as a corner outfielder, but he should play plus defense with an average arm that is very accurate. That profile really puts Walker in line with the guy I have at #10 on this list with a high floor as at least a fourth outfielder but probably not a ceiling beyond a second division starter in the majors.

Walker will get a shot to open with Kannapolis in 2019, and he could move quickly to the Carolina League. He should move quickly and have a chance to be in the major leagues for at least a late-season call up in 2020.

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