Trending on the Farm: Rotation Guides Barons To Playoffs W24

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 is omitted since he’s currently with the White Sox.

Rank	Player (Position) [Level]	Last Week (9/1 – 9/7)	Trend
1	Noah Schultz (LHP) [AAA]	placed on 7-day IL	🩹
2	Braden Montgomery (OF) [AA]	.063/.250/.188, .438 OPS, R, 3B, RBI	↙️
4	Billy Carlson (SS) [Rookie]	N/A, Bridge League	–
5	Caleb Bonemer (SS) [A+]	.222/.364/.333, .671 OPS, 2R, 2 2B, 2 RBI, SB	↖
6	Hagen Smith (LHP) [AA]	4 IP, 2 H, 3R (2 ER), 4 BB, 7 K	↖
7	Tanner McDougal (RHP) [AA]	3 IP, 7 H, 4R (4 ER), 2 BB, K	↖
8	Jaden Fauske (OF) [Rookie]	N/A, Bridge League	–
9	Christian Oppor (LHP) [A+]	5 IP, 2 H, 2R (ER), 3 BB, 4 K	⬆️
10	Sam Antonacci (2B) [AA]	.217/.357/.348, .705 OPS, 2R, 2B, 3B, 4 RBI	↖
11	Mason Adams (RHP) [AA]	Tommy John surgery, out for season	🩹

Noah Schultz experiencing knee discomfort so placed on IL for precautionary reasons , per White Sox.
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) September 4, 2025

Noah Schultz – MLB Pipeline White Sox #2

Noah Schultz experienced some knee discomfort and was placed back on the injured list.

Braden Montgomery – MLB Pipeline White Sox #1

Braden Montgomery had a slow week offensively for the Barons and left Saturday’s game early, but there is yet to be an update on his status as of this writing.

Braden Montgomery hammers his first AA triple off the CF wall in the T7. #Barons pic.twitter.com/kcf3oV1Wgw
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 3, 2025

Caleb Bonemer lines a double to LCF. Sammy Zavala hustles around slide past the tag to score. 1-0 #Dash. pic.twitter.com/cUGLLk8ZIB
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 6, 2025

Caleb Bonemer – MLB Pipeline White Sox #4

Caleb Bonemer’s first full professional season came to a close this week, and it was nothing other than a grand success. Between Kannapolis and Winston-Salem, the 19-year-old hit .281/.401/.473 for an .874 OPS with 12 home runs, 64 RBI, a 151 wRC+, .192 ISO, 15.8 BB%, and a 21.2 K%.

Hagen Smith – MLB Pipeline White Sox #5

Hagen Smith had one of his frustrating outings where the strikeouts were flowing but so were the walks.

Hagen Smith with the Friday start for the #Barons. He does not qualify for a decision, and remains 3-3. He goes 4 innings and allows 3R/2ER on 2H and 4BB. He strikes out 7 on 44s/76p. No velocity mentioned or on the score bug. pic.twitter.com/GmClRaFpMF
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 6, 2025

Tanner McDougal in Chattanooga killing time for the #Barons on Thursday. He allows 4R on 7H and 2BB in his 3 up and downs. He strikes out 1 on 30s/51p. He takes the L in the 9-5 BHam, and is 3-2. pic.twitter.com/BXQvaRE8WY
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 5, 2025

Tanner McDougal – MLB Pipeline White Sox #7

Tanner McDougal had an off-day in his latest turn in the rotation for the Barons and will look to get back on track in the final regular season series before the playoffs begin.

Christian Oppor – MLB Pipeline White Sox #8

Christian Oppor capped his stellar season off with a solid outing on Sunday. Between both Kannapolis and Winston-Salem, Oppor pitched 87.2 innings (22 starts) with 116 strikeouts, a 3.08 ERA, a 1.19 WHIP with a 11.91 K/9 and a 4.31 BB/9.

Christian Oppor gets a W to close out his 2025 season. Oppor goes 5 strong despite being squeezed the entire day, culminating in a 14+ pitch AB that ended on a pitch clock violation K. He allows 2R/1ER on 2H and 3BB. He K's 4 on 52s/82p. #Dash win 13-2. pic.twitter.com/xYAoldDUXB
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 7, 2025

Sam Antonacci hammers a triple off the RCF wall to clear the bases. Harris (BB), Nishida (HBP), and Bergolla (BB) all come in to score. 8-0 #Barons. pic.twitter.com/j4bFNljhWw
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 4, 2025

Sam Antonacci – MLB Pipeline White Sox #11

While the batting average may not have been what we typically see from Sam Antonacci, the 22-year-old still managed to get on base a bunch and walk three times to just one strikeout.

Best of the Rest

Trending on the Farm: AAA (Charlotte)

Caden Connor's first AAA HR is a 3R Walk Off winner for the #Knights, 9-7. pic.twitter.com/DwMn40fMWm
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 7, 2025

Caden Connor

25-year-old Caden Connor was fantastic in his “return” to Charlotte, slashing .500/.583/.650 for a 1.233 OPS in seven games last week. Connor scored five runs, homered once, had six RBI, and was caught stealing in his only attempt.

Corey Julks

29-year-old Corey Julks .429/.467/.607 for a 1.074 OPS in seven games. Julks also scored six runs, doubled twice, had one home run, three RBI, and was 1-for-2 on stolen bases.

Mike Clevinger made the start for the #Knights on Tuesday. He goes 5 innings and allows 1R on 3H and 3BB. He strikes out 7 on 48s/82p. He gets the W in the 7-3 Charlotte win. Clev is 4-2. pic.twitter.com/dnWe3pV4wF
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) August 27, 2025

Evan McKendry on the bump for the #Knights Saturday evening. He goes 5 innings and allows 2R unearned on 3H. He strikes out 2 on 47s/63p. He receives a ND, though he left with a 3-2 lead. Charlotte got smacked around after the 5th, and drop this one 11-3. pic.twitter.com/mIPvztZpw1
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 7, 2025

Evan McKendry

27-year-old Evan McKendry compiled a very solid outing for the Knights against Jacksonville.

Tim Elko

26-year-old Tim Elko was sent back to Charlotte last week and greeted the Jumbo Shrimp pitching staff rudely, posting a 1.067 OPS in two games with three runs scored, three hits, a home run, and three RBI.

Zach Franklin

26-year-old right-hander Zach Franklin made one scoreless appearance last week, pitching two and one third innings allowing one hit and struck out one.

Ben Peoples

24-year-old righty Ben Peoples made two perfect appearances, pitching two and a third innings with two strikeouts.

Trending on the Farm: AA (Birmingham)

William Bergolla – MLB Pipeline White Sox #12

20-year-old William Bergolla was outstanding for the Barons in Chattanooga last week, batting .526/.545/.737 for a 1.282 OPS in five games. Bergolla scored three runs, had four doubles, nine RBI, both walked and struck out once while stealing one base.

William Bergolla with a line shot double into LF to bring in Galanie (1B) and Cal Harris. #Barons lead 6-2. Bergolla with a 2 double 2 RBI 4 for 5 game. BHam wins. pic.twitter.com/aXWc5Y8Rf8
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 7, 2025

DJ Gladney explodes on this one for his 6th HR on the season. #Barons take a 3-2 lead as Ryan Galanie comes in to score. pic.twitter.com/zU1ujrhMom
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 3, 2025

DJ Gladney

24-year-old DJ Gladney hit .296/.296/.667 for a .963 OPS with five runs scored, a double, three home runs, and eight RBI.

Rikuu Nishida

24-year-old Rikuu Nishida did Rikuu Nishida things last week, hitting .368/.556/.368 for a .924 OPS with five runs scored, an RBI, seven walks (no strikeouts), and was 1-for-2 on stolen bases.

Rikuu Nishida singles up the middle to drive in Jorge Corona (2B). #Barons trail 4-1. pic.twitter.com/RRWxlHceNI
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 5, 2025

Lucas Gordon just got bumped back up to BHam today, and he continues his AA scoreless streak with 5 more innings (11 total). Gordon is 2-0 after allowing 2H and 3BB. He strikes out 4 on 44s/80p. He gets the W in the #Barons 8-0 Win. pic.twitter.com/Eqavahu4lw
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 4, 2025

Lucas Gordon

23-year-old Lucas Gordon rejoined the Barons and made another strong impression in his most recent start.

Riley Gowens

It was a two start week for 25-year-old Riley Gowens and he was absolutely fantastic in both outings. In total, Gowens pitched 11 innings allowing seven hits, one run (earned), walked two, and struck out 15. Gowens’ other start last week can be viewed here.

Riley Gowens keeps chugging along shoving every 5 days. Gowens with 6 innings of 1R ball on 4H. He strikes out 9 on 57s/84p. He gets a ND, but keeps the #Barons in the game until they can grab a 2-1 lead, to eventually win the game. pic.twitter.com/PCrNvxC4IF
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 7, 2025

Eric Adler

24-year-old right-hander Eric Adler made two scoreless appearances last week, throwing two innings issuing one walk and struck out three.

Adisyn Coffey

26-year-old Adisyn Coffey pitched great across three scoreless appearances for the Barons, throwing three total innings allowing one hit with four strikeouts.

Caleb Freeman

27-year-old right-hander Caleb Freeman made two scoreless appearances last week, pitching three and a third innings with two walks, four strikeouts, and one save.

Connor McCullough

25-year-old righty Connor McCullough made one start last week throwing four innings allowing two hits, one run (earned), and struck out three.

Jake Palisch

27-year-old left-hander Jake Palisch made one appearance for the Barons throwing three and two thirds innings allowing three hits, one run (earned), one walk, and struck out two.

Trending on the Farm: A+ (Winston-Salem)

TJ McCants rips a double into the RF corner bringing home Jackson Appel (BB). After a Sammy Zavala sac fly it's 5-0 #Dash in the B2. pic.twitter.com/2OyY0ve3TS
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 7, 2025

Jackson Appel

24-year-old Jackson Appel hit .444/.643/.444 for a 1.087 OPS with three runs scored, one RBI, and five walks to one strikeout in four games last week. Appel was also promoted to Birmingham to help with their playoff run.

T.J. McCants

24-year-old T.J. McCants batted .333/.385/.583 with a .968 OPS in five games with the Dash last week. McCants scored three runs, had three doubles, three RBI, and was 3-for-4 on stolen bases.

TJ McCants leads off the 4th with a 104mph double off the CF wall. He then stole 3B on the first pitch to Zavala. #Dash pic.twitter.com/bRF35C42XJ
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 7, 2025

Gage Ziehl was the deal Tuesday night for the #Dash. He tosses his 2nd scoreless outing in a row going 5 innings allowing 1H and 2BB. He strikes out 4 on 41s/61p. He gets the W in the 1-0 Winston-Salem victory. Ziehl is 3-2. pic.twitter.com/aAGa9KsLth
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 3, 2025

Gage Ziehl – MLB Pipeline White Sox #15

22-year-old Gage Ziehl hurled a shutout in his final start of the season with the Dash.

Nick Altermatt

25-year-old righty Nick Altermatt made two scoreless appearances last week, throwing three innings allowing two hits and struck out four.

Jake Bockenstedt

25-year-old right-hander Jake Bockenstedt made two scoreless last week, throwing three and two thirds innings allowing one hit, one walk, and struck out three.

Jonathan Clark

25-year-old right-hander Jonathan Clark made one scoreless appearance with one walk and two punchouts.

Carson Jacobs

24-year-old righty Carson Jacobs pitched in two scoreless outings throwing three total innings allowing one hit, one walk, and struck out six. Jacobs was also promoted to Birmingham as they gear up for the playoffs.

Trending on the Farm: A (Kannapolis)

Arxy Hernández

22-year-old Arxy Hernández hit .278/.519/.444 for a .963 OPS with four runs scored, a home run, four RBI, nine walks to five strikeouts, and was 3-for-4 on stolen bases in six games.

Arxy Hernandez launches HR #2 with the #Ballers to give them a 2-1 lead. Kaleb Freeman comes in to score. pic.twitter.com/f8Bv4jp6Zx
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 7, 2025

Jordan Sprinkle leads off the T7 with a double down the LF line. #Ballers pic.twitter.com/Tuj6puF3yZ
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 7, 2025

Jordan Sprinkle

24-year-old Jordan Sprinkle hit .348/.467/.435 for a .902 OPS with seven runs scored, two doubles, three RBI, and went 6-for-7 on stolen bases. Sprinkle will also head to Birmingham for their playoff run.

Jake Curtis

23-year-old right-hander Jake Curtis was strong across two outings last week, including one start. In total, Curtis pitched nine innings allowing nine hits, one run (earned), and struck out nine.

Jake Curtis made his first start on Labor Day for the #Ballers as the only Sox affiliate in action. He tosses a nice 5 innings of 1R ball allowing 6H. He strikes out 6 on 53s/75p. He gets a W in his first start and is 3-2. Kannapolis wins 10-6. pic.twitter.com/mzz7ntvWzH
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 2, 2025

Liam Paddack with one hell of an appearance on Wednesday night. He pitches 3 innings. He strikes out the first 7 batters he faces, gets a 4-3 groundout, and then gets his 8th K to close the game and earn his 2nd Save. #Ballers win 6-2. pic.twitter.com/zH18ztMPAK
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) September 4, 2025

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