Tag: Alec Hansen

Sox Draft Philosophy Focused On Long-Term Results, Not Top 100 Prospects

Sox Draft Philosophy Focused On Long-Term Results, Not Top 100 Prospects
It’s a fool’s errand to judge draft classes in any sport in the immediacy in which many of us do so. In baseball, it’s especially tough to grasp. The White Sox have one of the deepest farm systems in the sport and publications have painted a rosy picture to even the most casual of baseball... Read more »
By James Fox,
January 29, 2019 at 8:00 am
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Top 30 White Sox Prospects, Pre-season 2019 - FULL LIST

Top 30 White Sox Prospects, Pre-season 2019 - FULL LIST
Twice annually, FutureSox writers work together to produce a list of the top prospects in the White Sox system. We use a voting system among the staff, then argue out specific players and rankings, until we come to a final list. This is the full list, including capsules for the top 15, the names for... Read more »
By Matt Cassidy,
January 24, 2019 at 8:32 am
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Top White Sox Prospects by Position - Starting Pitchers

Top White Sox Prospects by Position - Starting Pitchers
Welcome to another entry in a new offseason article series here at FutureSox. Separate from our twice-annual Top 30 White Sox Prospects lists, we are going to list the top five or ten minor leaguers in the White Sox system at each position on the field. This article covers the top ten starting pitching prospects in the... Read more »
By Rob Young,
October 17, 2018 at 10:34 am
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Roundtable: Four blogs discuss the state of the Sox minor leagues

Roundtable: Four blogs discuss the state of the Sox minor leagues
Hearing a variety of perspectives on something as dynamic as the White Sox rebuild is valuable for fans. FutureSox has eight writers at present but we don’t have all the answers. There are dozens of blogs who write about the team, and in that world you can find myriad perspectives on individual prospects and the... Read more »
By Matt Cassidy,
October 3, 2018 at 8:10 am
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Season in Review: 2018 Winston-Salem Dash

Season in Review: 2018 Winston-Salem Dash
Team: Winston-Salem Dash League: Carolina League (Advanced A) Final Record: 84-54 Overall (41-29 First Half, 43-25 Second Half) Final Placement: 1st in first half, tie for first in second half in Southern Division, Lost 3-0 to Buies Creek Astros in the first round of playoffs Complete Team Stats With players like Dylan Cease, Luis Robert,... Read more »
By Ken Sawilchik,
October 2, 2018 at 7:30 am
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Season in Review: 2018 Birmingham Barons

Season in Review: 2018 Birmingham Barons
Team: Birmingham Barons League: Southern League (AA) Final record: 66-72 overall (32-36 1st half, 34-36 2nd half) Final placement: 5th in 1st half, 3rd in 2nd half in North Division, no playoffs. Complete Team Stats The Barons had a few of the best prospects in the system spend time on the roster during 2018. But a few very-highly-ranked prospects aside,... Read more »
By Matt Cassidy,
September 28, 2018 at 1:00 pm
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Regaining Control of a Disappointing Season

Regaining Control of a Disappointing Season
In a season which was lost for a number of White Sox prospects due to injury or under-performance. Alec Hansen had one of the rougher years. Due to a forearm injury incurred during spring training, he did not make his first start until June 16 for Birmingham. Then he was beset by a round of... Read more »
By Ken Sawilchik,
September 18, 2018 at 11:27 am
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Top White Sox Prospects, Midseason 2018 - FULL LIST

Top White Sox Prospects, Midseason 2018 - FULL LIST
Twice annually, FutureSox writers work together to produce a list of the top prospects in the White Sox system. We use a voting system among the staff, then argue out specific players and rankings, until we come to a final list. This is the full list, including capsules for the top 15, the names for... Read more »
By Matt Cassidy,
August 8, 2018 at 8:39 am
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White Sox Minor League News and Notes, 7/30 to 8/5

White Sox Minor League News and Notes, 7/30 to 8/5
It’s FutureSox rankings week. We’re ramping up our usual prospect coverage with a plethora of ratings. From our Just Missed list (which was Just Published right here) to the FutureSox Top 30 (full list on Wednesday), stay on top of all of it. Type your email address in the box on the right-side bar (or... Read more »
By Eric Oliver,
August 6, 2018 at 1:26 pm
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Sports Medicine 101: A Guide to White Sox Prospect Injuries

Sports Medicine 101: A Guide to White Sox Prospect Injuries
Upon embarking on this assignment, I didn’t realize that it had the potential to become the text for a course in sports medicine. If you’re considering a career as an athletic trainer or rehab specialist this article is a treasure trove of information. You’ll learn the treatments and recovery times for a litany of injuries... Read more »
By Ken Sawilchik,
July 18, 2018 at 8:01 am
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