Trending on the Farm: Barons pitching dominates, Caleb Bonemer keeps raking
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 (7/28 – 8/3) | Trend |
| 1 | Noah Schultz (LHP) [AAA] | 7-day IL | 🩹 |
| 3 | Hagen Smith (LHP) [AA] | 4.1 IP, 3 H, 3R (3 ER), 3 BB, 7 K | ↖ |
| 6 | Braden Montgomery (OF) [AA] | .240/.296/.360, .656 OPS, 3R, HR, RBI, 2 SB | ↖ |
| 8 | Jairo Iriarte (RHP) [AAA] | IP, 4 H, 4R (4 ER) | ↙️ |
| 9 | Mason Adams (RHP) [AA] | Tommy John surgery, out for season | 🩹 |
| 10 | George Wolkow (OF) [A] | .160/.222/.240, .462 OPS, 2R, 2 2B, 3 RBI, SB | ↖ |
| 11 | Caleb Bonemer (SS) [A] | .500/.583/.667, 1.250 OPS, 7R, 3 2B, 3 RBI | ⬆️ |
| 14 | Bryan Ramos (3B) [AAA] | .333/.429/.750, 1.179 OPS, 4R, 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 2 SB | ↖ |
| 15 | Aldrin Batista (RHP) [A+] | injured | 🩹 |
| 16 | Wikelman González (RHP) [AAA] | 3.1 IP, 2 H, 3R (3 ER), 2 BB, 5 K | ↙️ |
Noah Schultz – MLB Pipeline White Sox #1
Noah Schultz hopes to return to game action at the end of the month per Scott Merkin.
Hagen Smith – MLB Pipeline White Sox #3
Hagen Smith was one of three members of the Barons pitching staff to allow an earned run to cross the plate, and the only to allow multiple earned runs, but Smith still displayed some nasty stuff, leading the team in strikeouts for the week and was third in total innings pitched.
Braden Montgomery – MLB Pipeline White Sox #2
Braden Montgomery made his AA debut last week for the Barons in Rocket City. It was a so-so week at the plate with a 12 strikeouts in 25 at-bats, but he did notch his first AA home run.
Jairo Iriarte – MLB Pipeline White Sox #10
Jairo Iriarte only made on appearance last week, and it wasn’t particularly good, so a highlight from a previous week will suffice.
George Wolkow – MLB Pipeline White Sox #8
After a couple hot weeks coming out of the break, George Wolkow cooled off last week against Delmarva, with 13 strikeouts in 25 at-bats.
Caleb Bonemer – MLB Pipeline White Sox #5
Caleb Bonemer continued his torrid pace post-break with another strong week at the dish for the Cannon Ballers. The 19-year-old walked five times to just two strikeouts and is now sporting an .834 OPS with a .397 OBP in 86 games this season.
Bryan Ramos – MLB Pipeline White Sox #12
Bryan Ramos had a fantastic series against Rochester, sending four of his eight hits last week for extra bases.
Wikelman González – MLB Pipeline White Sox #17
Wikelman González’s second outing out the week was more successful, going two innings allowing one hit, one run (earned), one walk, and struck out three.
Best of the Rest
Trending on the Farm: AAA (Charlotte)
Vinny Capra
29-year-old Vinny Capra hit .533/.588/.733 with a 1.321 OPS in four games last week, scoring three runs with a double, triple, four RBI, and was successful on his only stolen base attempt.
Tim Elko
26-year-old Tim Elko posted a .389/.450/.778 slash line with a 1.228 OPS, scoring four runs while hitting a double, two home runs, and six RBI in four games.
Jacob Gonzalez – MLB Pipeline White Sox #9
23-year-old Jacob Gonzalez hit .333/.444/.533 with a .977 OPS in four games last week. Gonzalez scored three runs, doubled three times, had an RBI and one stolen base.
Dru Baker
25-year-old Dru Baker slashed .417/.500/.417 for a .917 OPS in five games. Baker had an RBI and was 2-for-2 on stolen bases.
Bryse Wilson
27-year-old Bryse Wilson pitched well in his start last week against the Red Wings, throwing five innings allowing five hits, one run (earned), walked two and struck out three.
Kyle Tyler
28-year-old right-hander Kyler Tyler made two appearances last week, throwing four total innings allowing one hit, one run (earned) one walk, and struck out five.
Yoendrys Gómez
25-year-old Yoendrys Gómez was solid yet again for the Knights, going four innings in his latest start allowing three hits, one run (earned), one walk, and struck out eight.
Ben Peoples
24-year-old righty Ben Peoples, acquired at the trade deadline in the Adrian Houser deal, made one scoreless appearance in his Knights debut, throwing one and a third innings allowing one walk and struck out one.
Trending on the Farm: AA (Birmingham)
Ryan Galanie
25-year-old Ryan Galanie was fantastic in Rocket City, posting a .333/.379/.630 triple slash with a 1.009 OPS in six games last week. Galanie scored three runs, sent six of his nine hits last week for extra bases (five doubles, one home run), six RBI, and was successful on his lone stolen base attempt.
Connor McCullough
25-year-old Connor McCullough was dynamite in his lone outing last week, hurling four scoreless frames.
Tanner McDougal – MLB Pipeline White Sox #7
22-year-old Tanner McDougal had an abbreviated but stellar outing last week.
Riley Gowens
25-year-old Riley Gowens joined Shane Murphy and Hagen Smith as the only other Barons pitchers to allow an earned run last week in Rocket City, but was rather dominant in his outing.
Shane Murphy
It was a two start week for 24-year-old Shane Murphy, and Murphy did not disappoint, throwing 10 total innings allowing eight hits, one run (earned), one walk, and struck out five between both outings.
Barons Bullpen
The Barons bullpen (and entire pitching staff for that matter) was simply ridiculous last week. For all of last week, the entire bullpen allowed only one unearned run across 28.2 innings of work last week. Shout outs all around to Jake Palisch, Tyler Schweitzer, Garrett Schoenle, Eric Adler, Andrew Dalquist, Tyler Davis, Zach Franklin, Jared Kelley, Mark McLaughlin, Jordan Mikel, Dalton Roach, and Tommy Vail. Collectively, the Barons shut out the Trash Pandas in three of six games last week.
Trending on the Farm: A+ (Winston-Salem)
Lyle Miller-Green
24-year-old Lyle Miller-Green hit .300/.500/.600 with an 1.100 OPS over four games. LMG scored two runs, homered, and had an RBI.
Drake Logan
24-year-old Drake Logan hit .400/.471/.600 for a 1.071 OPS with three runs scored, a home run, six RBI, and was 4-for-6 in stolen bases in four games last week.
Samuel Zavala – MLB Pipeline White Sox #30
21-year-old Samuel Zavala hit .350/.458/.500 for a .958 OPS in six games last week. Zavala scored four runs, doubled three times, had three RBI, walked as often as he struck out (four), and was successful on his only stolen base attempt.
Lucas Gordon
23-year-old Lucas Gordon had a short but strong outing for the Dash against Greenville last week.
Jonathan Clark
25-year-old righty Jonathan Clark made two scoreless appearances last week and was fantastic, throwing two and two thirds innings allowing one hit, one walk, and struck out seven.
Jack Young
23-year-old right-hander Jack Young made two scoreless appearances last week, including one start. Young pitched four scoreless innings allowing two hits and notched four strikeouts.
Phil Fox
22-year-old righty Phil Fox made one scoreless appearance last week, throwing two innings notching three strikeouts and securing one save.
Madison Jeffrey
25-year-old right-hander Madison Jeffrey hurled one scoreless inning in his lone appearance last week, striking out one.
Trending on the Farm: A (Kannapolis)
Grant Umberger
23-year-old Grant Umberger had a two start week last against Delmarva and pitched well. In total, the southpaw threw 10 total innings allowing six hits, three runs (three earned), walked four, and struck out 12.
Justin Sinibaldi
23-year-old Justin Sinibaldi had a marvelous start for the Cannon Ballers last week.
Hale Sims
25-year-old Hale Sims made three scoreless appearances last week, throwing four total innings allowing three walks, struck out six, and secured one save.
Ricardo Brizuela
22-year-old righty Ricardo Brizuela threw three scoreless innings allowing two hits, one walk, and struck out two.
Kevin Davis
26-year-old right-hander Kevin Davis made two scoreless appearances last week, throwing two and a third innings allowing two hits and struck out four.
Pierce George
22-year-old righty Pierce George made three scoreless appearances last week, throwing three innings issuing one walk while striking out six.
Jesús Mendez
Recently turned 21-year-old right-hander Jesús Mendez was perfect in his lone appearance last week, throwing two and two thirds scoreless innings striking out four.
Liam Paddack
22-year-old southpaw Liam Paddack made two scoreless appearances, pitching two innings allowing one hit and struck out two batters.
Jake Peppers
23-year-old righty Jake Peppers had one outing last week, pitching two innings allowing two hits, one run (unearned), and struck out three.
Gabriel Rodríguez
21-year-old right-hander Gabriel Rodríguez made one scoreless appearance, pitching three innings allowing three hits, one walk, and struck out six.
Trending on the Farm: Rookie (DSL)
Jefrank Silva
17-year-old infielder Jefrank Silva hit .286/.375/.714 for a 1.089 OPS over five games last week. Silva scored three runs, homered twice, had three RBI, and was caught stealing three times.
Osniel Castillo
Recently signed 19-year-old outfielder Osniel Castillo made his professional debut last week and posted a .944 OPS in three games, scored two runs, had an RBI and went 2-for-3 on stolen bases.
Eduardo Herrera
18-year-old Eduardo Herrera hit .333/.385/.556 for a .941 OPS over four games, doubling twice and had five RBI.
Alexander Martinez
22-year-old Alexander Martinez made two appearances last week, throwing four innings allowing two hits, one run (earned), walked two, and struck out eight.
Hansel Pinales
17-year-old right-hander Hansel Pinales made two scoreless appearances last week, throwing two and two thirds innings allowing one hit, one walk, and struck out three.
Previous Trending on the Farm:
Trending on the Farm: Caleb Bonemer shines, Sam Antonacci propels Birmingham offense
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
