Trending on the Farm: DJ Gladney powers Birmingham’s offense, Noah Schultz to miss AFL
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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 (9/8 – 9/14) | Trend |
| 1 | Noah Schultz (LHP) [AAA] | 7-day IL | 🩹 |
| 2 | Braden Montgomery (OF) [AA] | 7-day IL, right foot fracture | 🩹 |
| 4 | Billy Carlson (SS) [Rookie] | N/A | – |
| 5 | Caleb Bonemer (SS) [A+] | season concluded | – |
| 6 | Hagen Smith (LHP) [AA] | 4 IP, H, R (ER), 6 BB, 6 K | ↖ |
| 7 | Tanner McDougal (RHP) [AA] | 2 IP, 3 H, 4R (4 ER), 3 BB, 3 K | ↙️ |
| 8 | Jaden Fauske (OF) [Rookie] | N/A | – |
| 9 | Christian Oppor (LHP) [A+] | season concluded | – |
| 10 | Sam Antonacci (2B) [AA] | .278/.409/.500, .909 OPS, 2R, 2B, HR, 4 RBI, 4 SB | ⬆️ |
| 11 | Mason Adams (RHP) [AA] | Tommy John surgery, out for season | 🩹 |
Noah Schultz – MLB Pipeline White Sox #2
Noah Schultz was slated to participate in the Arizona Fall League next month, but unfortunately will no longer be doing so with the hopes that his knee issue will dissipate for the 2026 season.
Braden Montgomery – MLB Pipeline White Sox #1
Unfortunately for Braden Montgomery, the HBP he endured in his last at-bat in Chattanooga resulted in a fracture in his foot. On the bright side he’s still expected to participate in the Arizona Fall League next month.
Hagen Smith – MLB Pipeline White Sox #5
Hagen Smith is still walking too many while also keeping the damage done against him rather limited.
Tanner McDougal – MLB Pipeline White Sox #7
Tanner McDougal endured an rough first inning in his most recent start for the Barons, marking back-to-back tough efforts for the 22-year-old after dominating Birmingham since his promotion.
Sam Antonacci – MLB Pipeline White Sox #11
Sam Antonacci was back to being a menace for the Barons last week as they gear up for the playoffs, going 4-for-4 on steals in five games against Biloxi.
Best of the Rest
Trending on the Farm: AAA (Charlotte)
Shane Murphy
24-year-old Shane Murphy just knows how to pitch and executed his plan exceptionally against the Storm Chasers.
Bryan Ramos
23-year-old Bryan Ramos slashed .267/.294/.600 for an .894 OPS in four games last week, scoring two runs, had two doubles, one home run, and three RBI.
Zach Franklin
26-year-old Zach Franklin made two scoreless appearances, throwing an inning and two thirds with three strikeouts.
Peyton Pallette – MLB Pipeline White Sox #14
24-year-old Peyton Pallette made two scoreless appearances, throwing two and a third innings allowing one hit, two walks, and struck out three.
Dalton Roach
29-year-old right-hander Dalton Roach made one scoreless appearance for Charlotte last week, pitching one and a third innings allowing two hits.
Trending on the Farm: AA (Birmingham)
DJ Gladney
24-year-old DJ Gladney hit .304/.333/.696 for a 1.029 OPS with three runs scored, a double, triple, two home runs, nine RBI, and was successful on his lone stolen base attempt.
Phil Fox
22-year-old Phil Fox made his AA debut last week and did not disappoint. In two total appearances, Fox pitched four scoreless innings allowing two hits and struck out four.
Connor McCullough
25-year-old righty Connor McCullough had a solid effort in his lone start last week.
Lucas Gordon
23-year-old Lucas Gordon had a two start week, the second of which was the more dominant effort. In total, Gordon pitched 10.1 innings allowing six hits, five runs (five earned), walked four, and struck out 11.
Eric Adler
24-year-old right-hander Eric Adler made two scoreless appearances, walking three batters and striking out two.
Jake Palisch
27-year-old left-hander Jake Palisch made one brilliant appearance for the Barons against Biloxi, working three and a third scoreless frames allowing two hits and struck out five.
Adisyn Coffey
26-year-old right-hander Adisyn Coffey made one scoreless appearance last week, pitching one inning allowing one hit and struck out two.
Tyler Davis
26-year-old righty Tyler Davis made two appearances last week, working two scoreless innings allowing two hits and notched two punchouts.
Previous Trending on the Farm:
Trending on the Farm: Riley Gowens and William Bergolla guide Barons to playoff berth
Trending on the Farm: Kyle Lodise breaks out, Caleb Bonemer headed to Winston-Salem
Trending on the Farm: Braden Montgomery nukes the Blue Wahoos
Trending on the Farm: Caleb Bonemer keeps hitting, Jacob Gonzalez heating up for the Knights
Trending on the Farm: Barons pitching dominates, Caleb Bonemer keeps raking
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
