Trending on the Farm: Caleb Bonemer shines, Sam Antonacci propels Birmingham offense
Caleb Bonemer
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 active affiliates. Last week’s version is available here.
Top of the Crop (Trending on the Farm)
NOTE: This piece will focus on players that are currently in the minor leagues. NOTE: Colson Montgomery, Edgar Quero, Kyle Teel, Chase Meidroth, Sean Burke, Grant Taylor, and Ky Bush are all omitted since they’re with the White Sox.
| Rank | Player (Position) [Level] | Last Week (7/21 – 7/27) | Trend |
| 1 | Noah Schultz (LHP) [AAA] | 7-day IL | 🩹 |
| 3 | Hagen Smith (LHP) [AA] | 3.2 IP, 3 H, 2R (2 ER), 2 BB, 6 K | ↖ |
| 6 | Braden Montgomery (OF) [A+] | .300/.417/.450, .867 OPS, 6R, 2B, 3B, 4 RBI, SB | ⬆️ |
| 8 | Jairo Iriarte (RHP) [AAA] | 2 IP, 2 H, R (ER), 2 BB, 3 K | ↖ |
| 9 | Mason Adams (RHP) [AA] | Tommy John surgery, out for season | 🩹 |
| 10 | George Wolkow (OF) [A] | .292/.320/.542, .862 OPS, 2R, 3 2B, HR, 6 RBI, SB | ↖ |
| 11 | Caleb Bonemer (SS) [A] | .389/.476/.722, 1.198 OPS, 4R, 3 2B, HR, 3 RBI, SB | ⬆️ |
| 14 | Bryan Ramos (3B) [AAA] | .200/.190/.250, .440 OPS, 3R, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 SB | ↙️ |
| 15 | Aldrin Batista (RHP) [A+] | injured | 🩹 |
| 16 | Wikelman González (RHP) [AAA] | 2.1 IP, 2 H, 2R (ER), BB, 2 K | ↙️ |
Noah Schultz – MLB Pipeline White Sox #1
Noah Schultz was placed on the 7-day IL last Sunday.
Hagen Smith – MLB Pipeline White Sox #3
Hagen Smith had a limited outing, which has been pretty commonplace among the majority of prospect starters post all-star break, but was able to notch six strikeouts.
Braden Montgomery – MLB Pipeline White Sox #2
Braden Montgomery put together a solid week at the plate against Aberdeen, and at the end of it was rewarded with a promotion to Birmingham.
Jairo Iriarte – MLB Pipeline White Sox #10
Jairo Iriarte made two appearances out of the Knights bullpen last week in Nashville, the second of which was a scoreless outing where he walked one and struck out two.
George Wolkow – MLB Pipeline White Sox #8
George Wolkow continued his good start post all-star break for the Cannon Ballers by having a strong series against Carolina, and only struck out four times in six games (24 at-bats).
Caleb Bonemer – MLB Pipeline White Sox #5
Caleb Bonemer paced the Kannapolis offense last week, and has officially cracked MLB Pipeline’s top 100 list.
Bryan Ramos – MLB Pipeline White Sox #12
Bryan Ramos went cold last week in Nashville in what’s been a tough season for the once promising infielder.
Wikelman González – MLB Pipeline White Sox #16
Wikelman González returned back to Charlotte after a brief stint with the White Sox, and had a tough Sunday night outing where he allowed two runs (one earned) in an inning and a third.
Best of the Rest
Trending on the Farm: AAA (Charlotte)
Will Robertson
27-year-old Will Robertson was fantastic for the Knights, slashing .360/.407/.840 for a 1.247 OPS with eight runs scored, four doubles, one triple, two home runs, and three RBI in six games.
Dominic Fletcher
27-year-old Dominic Fletcher hit .357/.412/.500 for a .912 OPS in four games last week, scoring three runs with two doubles, four RBI, and was successful on his only stolen base attempt.
Yoendrys Gómez
25-year-old Yoendrys Gómez was outstanding once again for the Knights, hurling five shutout innings.
Evan McKendry
27-year-old Evan McKendry only allowed two hits over four and a third scoreless innings while striking out two.
Bryse Wilson
27-year-old Bryse Wilson was fantastic for the Knights against the Sounds last week.
Blake Sabol
27-year-old Blake Sabol doubled and homered while driving in four in two games last week with the Knights.
Kyle Tyler
28-year-old right-hander Kyler Tyler made one scoreless appearance last week, throwing two innings allowing one hit and struck out two.
Owen White
25-year-old Owen White pitched five innings in his start last week allowing three hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck out three.
Peyton Pallette – MLB Pipeline White Sox #14
24-year-old Peyton Pallette made one scoreless appearance last week, throwing two innings allowing one hit, two walks, and struck out two.
Trending on the Farm: AA (Birmingham)
Sam Antonacci – MLB Pipeline White Sox #26
22-year-old Sam Antonacci continued his hot start for the Barons, slashing .412/.600/.588 for a 1.188 OPS with six runs, three doubles, one RBI, seven walks (four strikeouts), and was 4-for-4 on stolen bases in six games last week.
Rikuu Nishida
24-year-old Rikuu Nishida hit .429/.556/.476 for a 1.032 OPS in six games last week for the Barons. Nishida scored five runs, doubled, had two RBI, walked six times to five strikeouts, and was 4-for-4 on stolen bases.
Jake Palisch
26-year-old Jake Palisch hurled a scoreless outing for the Barons last week, as the club took five of six games from the Biscuits.
Shane Murphy
Another week, another typical outing for 24-year-old Shane Murphy as his marvelous season marches on.
Riley Gowens
25-year-old Riley Gowens had a two start week and was solid in both scoreless starts. In total, Gowens threw 11 innings allowing four hits, five walks, and struck out 12.
Tyler Schweitzer – MLB Pipeline White Sox #21
24-year-old lefty Tyler Schweitzer came on in relief once again and compiled another solid scoreless effort, throwing three and two thirds innings allowing two hits, two walks, and three strikeouts.
Garrett Schoenle
27-year-old southpaw Garrett Schoenle made two scoreless appearances last week for the Barons, pitching two total innings allowing one walk, struck out two, and secured one save.
Trending on the Farm: A+ (Winston-Salem)
Wilber Sánchez
23-year-old Wilber Sánchez hit .273/.333/.545 with an .878 OPS in three games last week in Aberdeen, scoring two runs, had a home run, three RBI, and stole one base.
Nick Altermatt
25-year-old righty Nick Altermatt made two scoreless appearances last week, throwing four total innings allowing five hits and struck out four.
Morris Austin
25-year-old right-hander Morris Austin made two scoreless appearances last week, throwing three innings allowing one hit, two walks, and struck out four.
Phil Fox
22-year-old righty Phil Fox made two appearances for the Dash last week, pitching three innings allowing two hits, one run (unearned), struck out three, and secured one save.
Carson Jacobs
23-year-old right-hander Carson Jacobs made two scoreless appearances last week, chucking three innings while walking two batters and struck out six.
Jack Young
23-year-old right-hander Jack Young hurled a nearly perfect appearance last week for the Dash, throwing two and a third innings walking one with two strikeouts.
Dylan Cumming
26-year-old righty Dylan Cumming had a strong start for Winston-Salem last week, throwing five innings allowing six hits, one run (earned), walked two, and struck out four.
Trending on the Farm: A (Kannapolis)
Mathias LaCombe – MLB Pipeline White Sox #27
23-year-old Mathias LaCombe made his Kannapolis debut last week against Carolina and did not disappoint.
Hale Sims
25-year-old Hale Sims made two scoreless appearances out of the Cannon Baller bullpen last week, throwing three and two thirds innings allowing two hits, one walk, and struck out six.
Joseph Yabbour
22-year-old Joseph Yabbour made one scoreless appearance last week, working two innings issuing just one walk while striking out five.
Blake Shepardson
22-year-old right-hander Blake Shepardson made one appearance last week, hurling two scoreless innings allowing one hit, one walk, and struck out three.
Kevin Davis
26-year-old righty Kevin Davis made one perfect appearance last week, throwing two innings with two strikeouts.
Trending on the Farm: Rookie (ACL)
Stiven Flores
19-year-old catcher Stiven Flores had a 1.181 OPS in three games last week as the ACL White Sox season concluded. Flores scored three runs, had six hits (including a double), and three RBI.
Bryce Eblin
23-year-old infielder Bryce Eblin posted a 1.381 OPS in three games with four hits, a run scored, and two RBI.
Mason Dinesen
27-year-old infielder Mason Dinesen had three hits in two games last week, including two doubles, with a run scored and an RBI with one stolen base as well.
Jurdrick Profar
18-year-old infielder Jurdrick Profar had three hits in two games, including a home run, with three runs scored.
Jordany Chirinos
19-year-old right-hander Jordany Chirinos was great in his start, throwing five scoreless innings allowing one hit, two walks, and struck out three.
Marco Barrios
19-year-old righty Marco Barrios made two scoreless appearances last week, throwing two and a third innings allowing one hit, three strikeouts, and secured one save.
Trending on the Farm: Rookie (DSL)
Diego Natera
17-year-old Diego Natera had a 1.500 OPS in three games last week, scoring two runs, had a double, one RBI, walked four times to two strikeouts, and was successful on his only stolen base try.
Jose Mendoza
17-year-old catcher Jose Mendoza hit .462/.563/.846 for a 1.409 OPS with four runs scored, two doubles, a home run, nine RBI, and walked as much as he struck out (four) in four games.
Hendry Alcala
18-year-old outfielder Hendry Alcala hit .300/.533/.400 for a .933 OPS in five games last week, scoring four runs, hit a double, had two RBI, walked four times to two strikeouts, and was successful on his only stolen base attempt.
Alan Escobar
16-year-old outfielder posted a .914 OPS in four games last week, scoring six runs, had an RBI, and four walks to three strikeouts.
Fidel Montero
21-year-old two way player Fidel Montero made two scoreless appearances, throwing four scoreless innings and walked two batters with six strikeouts.
Andy Peralta
18-year-old southpaw Andy Peralta made two appearances last week, throwing two and two thirds innings allowing two hits and one run (unearned).
Previous Trending on the Farm:
Trending on the Farm: Braden Montgomery, George Wolkow, and Bryan Ramos excel post All-Star break
Trending on the Farm: Tanner McDougal dominates again, Christian Oppor strikes out 10
Trending on the Farm: Colson gets the call, Bonemer rebounds strong
Trending on the Farm: Colson Montgomery tees off in Toledo
Trending on the Farm: Noah Schultz Debuts in Charlotte, Luis Reyes Stellar in Kannapolis
Trending on the Farm: Barons, Cannon Ballers rotation dominate while Zavala shines in Asheville
Trending on the Farm : Caleb Bonemer continues solid start, Barons rotation outstanding in Knoxville
Trending on the Farm : Kyle Teel, Colson Montgomery shine bright against Round Rock
Trending on the Farm : George Wolkow and Caleb Bonemer pace Kannapolis Offense
Trending on the Farm : Braden Montgomery annihilates Hot Rods pitching
Trending on the Farm : Jeral Perez homers four times, Christian Oppor stellar again
Trending on the Farm : Tim Elko homers five times for Charlotte
Trending on the Farm : Caleb Bonemer and Braden Montgomery excel for Cannon Ballers
Trending on the Farm : Grant Taylor’s Birmingham debut, Schweitzer and Oppor carve up opponents
Trending on the Farm : Hagen Smith strikes out 10, Meidroth homers twice
