Position: RH RP
Born: 4/8/91
Ht: 6'6" Wt: 210
Acquired: Drafted 3rd Round in 2011 out of Johnson County CC (KS)
Career Stats
FutureSox Prospect Rankings
- #21 - 2012 Preseason
Accolades
- 2012 White Sox Best Fastball (Baseball America)
Scouting report
Soptic fits the mold of pitchers drafted by the White Sox in recent years: a good fastball with a big frame and a not much else. The Sox took Soptic in the third round in 2011 and were able to sign him despite a commitment to play college ball at Missouri. His fastball sits in the mid 90s with reports of triple digits, but Soptic will need to give it some movement. The right-hander also throws a slider and a change, but neither pitch is anywhere near as good as the fastball. Soptic barely pitched for Bristol in 2011 so it's unclear whether the Sox plan to use him as a starter or a reliever. He certainly profiles as a reliever, but was used primarily as a starter in two years of junior college ball.
Major League Outlook: Set-up man/closer
ETA: 2015-16
