The Trending on the Farm series will highlight player trends from the top prospects in the White Sox system as well as any other notable performances across all affiliates.
Top of the Crop (Trending on the Farm)
NOTE: This piece will focus on players that are trending on the farm currently in the minor leagues. Nick Nastrini and Jonathan Cannon are omitted as they are now with the White Sox. The “Top of the Crop” portion was determined prior to the Dylan Cease trade, hence why Drew Thorpe, Samuel Zavala, and Jairo Iriarte are all omitted.
| Rank | Player (Position) [Level] | Last Week (4/16 – 4/21) | Trend |
| 1 | Colson Montgomery (SS) [AAA] | .000/.083/.000, .083 OPS, BB | ↙️ |
| 2 | Noah Schultz (LHP) [A+] | 4 IP, H, 2R (2 ER), 3 BB, 6 K | ↖ |
| 3 | Bryan Ramos (3B) [AA] | .167/.167/.167, .334 OPS, RBI | ↙️ |
| 4 | Edgar Quero (C) [AA] | .444/.545/.667, 1.212 OPS, R, HR, 5 RBI, SB | ⬆️ |
| 6 | Jake Eder (LHP) [AA] | 4.2 IP, 5 H, 2R (2 ER), 4 BB, 8 K | ↖ |
| 7 | Jacob Gonzalez (SS) [A+] | .111/.304/.222, .526 OPS, 2R, 3B, RBI | ↙️ |
| 8 | Peyton Pallette (RHP) [A+] | 3.1 IP, 6 H, 5R (5 ER), 2 BB, 4 K | ↙️ |
| 10 | Grant Taylor (RHP) [TBD] | N/A | N/A |
| 12 | George Wolkow (OF) [TBD] | N/A | N/A |
| 14 | Tanner McDougal (RHP) [A+] | 4 IP, 4 H, 5R (3 ER), 3 BB, 4 K | ↙️ |
Edgar Quero
Edgar Quero’s scorching hot start to the 2024 season rolled on last week, as the 21 year old catcher was a force both at and behind the plate for the Barons against Mississippi. Quero had two extra base hits (double, home run), walked more (four) than he struck out (two), and in the four games he was behind the plate (made two appearances at DH last week), the Braves offense was held to just two runs scored. Through his first 14 games among qualified players, Quero is leading the Southern League in OPS (1.124), home runs (five), RBI (19), and is sixth in OBP (.426).
Noah Schultz
Noah Schultz had a rough beginning in his last start, walking the first two batters. A double saw both those runners come home, and the 20 year old lefty settled in after. Through the next three and two thirds scoreless innings, Schultz only allowed just one walk while striking out five of his six batters on the evening. So far through his first three starts (12 innings), Schultz has 23 strikeouts and an even 1.00 WHIP.
Jake Eder
25 year old Jake Eder started to get back on track in his most recent outing against Mississippi. While he still allowed too many baserunners (five hits, four walks), his eight strikeout performance is most definitely an encouraging sign.
Bryan Ramos & Colson Montgomery
Early season struggles continued for 22 year old Bryan Ramos, as he collected three hits on the week in five games played.
Colson Montgomery went hitless in the first three games of Charlotte’s series against Syracuse before sitting out the next two games on Friday and Saturday (Sunday was rained out).
Jacob Gonzalez
While the offensive output was down from last week, Jacob Gonzalez reached base safely in every game last week. That puts his current season on base streak at 14, and 35 if you go back to last season.
George Wolkow
18 year old George Wolkow cracks the Top of the Crop now with Nick Nastrini and Jonathan Cannon holding spots on the major league roster. The 2023 seventh round pick is in Arizona and will be a part of the ACL White Sox when their season begins on Monday, May 6.
Peyton Pallette & Tanner McDougal
Peyton Pallette had a tough start in Bowling Green. While the first two innings were relatively quiet (two baserunners, three strikeouts), the 22 year old faced some difficulties as he went through the order a second time. Three runs crossed the plate in the third inning, and a hit and walk chased him from the game in the fourth. Both runners came around to score on wild pitches later on in the inning.
21 year old Tanner McDougal endured some struggles in the early going of his start against the Hot Rods. McDougal allowed a couple walks and a hit in the first, but holding Bowling Green to just one run. The second inning was tougher on the right hander, as an error led to a prolonged inning and three runs eventually scoring.
Best of the Rest
Trending on the Farm: AAA (Charlotte)
Danny Mendick
Last week it was Danny Mendick’s world and we were all just living in it. Mendick walloped five home runs en route to a 1.792 OPS across five games and is set to re-join the White Sox in their next series against Minnesota.
Oscar Colás
Oscar Colás had a solid week for the Knights against the Mets. Colás had three extra base hits (triple, two home runs) and a 1.325 OPS in five games and was successful on his only stolen base attempt
Trending on the Farm: AA (Birmingham)
Jairo Iriarte – MLB Pipeline White Sox #9
Jairo Iriarte had a fantastic outing against Mississippi. The 22 year old has yet to allow an earned run in any of his first three starts this season.
Drew Thorpe – MLB Pipeline White Sox #3
Drew Thorpe continues to mow down Southern League hitters. The 23 year old had another highly efficient outing, and has only allowed one earned run across three starts (18 innings) while checking in at fourth in the Southern League in WHIP (0.78) and third in ERA (0.50).
Brooks Baldwin – MLB Pipeline White Sox #25
Brooks Baldwin continues upon his torrid start to his AA career. The 23 year old shortstop had a 1.087 OPS with three of his 11 hits going for extra bases (three doubles) while playing in all six of the Barons games.
Mason Adams – MLB Pipeline White Sox #20
Mason Adams had a two start week for the Barons and absolutely made the most of it. Adams racked up nine punchouts in his first outing and tallied up eight more on Sunday to end the week with 17 across 11 innings pitched. The 24 year old allowed nine hits and one walk and just one earned run over both outings.
Jason Matthews & Duke Ellis
Jason Matthews had a .956 OPS for the Barons while appearing in five games and Duke Ellis had a .944 OPS while also appearing in five games. Ellis also went 5-for-6 on stolen bases.
Jordan Mikel
25 year old Jordan Mikel pitched well in both of his appearances for the Barons last week. Mikel threw three and two thirds scoreless innings while allowing two hits, one walk, and struck out six.
Trending on the Farm: A+ (Winston-Salem)
Wes Kath
21 year old Wes Kath displayed nice pop at the plate against Bowling Green. Kath had a .923 OPS in six games, sending three of his four hits on the week over the fence. In the early going of the 2024 season, Kath has an .817 OPS for the season.
Riley Gowens
24 year old Riley Gowens was fantastic in his latest outing, twirling six innings of one run ball.
Tyler Schweitzer
23 year old southpaw Tyler Schweitzer was another memeber of the Dash rotation to have a solid start for the club last week, throwing six innings of one run baseball.
Juan Carela – MLB Pipeline White Sox #27
22 year old Juan Carela was outstanding against the Hot Rods, hurling five scoreless innings in an effiencent 52 pitches.
Jose Ramirez
23 year old Jose Ramirez was excellent following Juan Carela’s outing. The minor league Rule 5 pick has piggybacked Carela twice now and in both of those outings has thrown seven and a third innings allowing one hit, one run, and one walk while striking out nine.
Trending on the farm: A (Kannapolis)
Aldrin Batista
20 year old Aldrin Batista had another solid outing for the Cannon Ballers in Myrtle Beach. Through two starts (10.1 IP) Batista has 13 strikeouts and a 0.77 WHIP.
Albertson Asigen
22 year old outfielder Albertson Asigen paced the Kannapolis offense against the Pelican pitchers, ending the week with a .964 OPS with two home runs and going 2-for-2 on stolen bases.
Bryce Collins
Across two scorless relief appearances 23 year old righty Bryce Collins was fantastic, allowing just one hit in two and one third innings while striking out four.
Jesús Mendez
19 year old right hander Jesús Mendez made two scoreless appearances for Kannapolis last week, allowing nothing across the board, striking out four and securing two saves in two opportunities.