Truth: Oscar Colas will be a finalist for AL Rookie of the Year
Over the years, the White Sox have been able to sign a steady stream of Cuban players. Jose Abreu, Yoán Moncada, Luis Robert Jr, and now Oscar Colas joins the group. So far, the 24-year-old right fielder has looked comfortable at the big league level.
He is currently third in AL rookies with a .275 batting average over 44 plate appearances (11-for-40). He has big power potential, but so far what has been impressive is his approach at the plate. Check out what he did here with this fastball tailing away high in the zone.
Oscar Colas ties the game with an RBI single ✔ pic.twitter.com/z7jiWWQRWM
— White Sox Talk (@NBCSWhiteSox) April 8, 2023
Even in the field, Colas has played a solid right field. He did pitch in Cuba, as a left-handed pitcher, so the arm is there in addition to his athleticism.
Tough sequence for Gavin.
— Herb Lawrence (@Ecnerwal23) April 11, 2023
I don’t know if he was told to cut that ball or not (I would guess no) but this throw by Oscar Colas is impressive #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/Kd9K4iQR39
Chicago may not content this season for a division title but Colas represents a bright part of the White Sox future.