Chicago White Sox Farm System: The system is loaded with raw tools and athletic upside, but plagued by control issues, swing decisions, and developmental volatility that make it more of a long-term gamble than a short-term pipeline.
🥇 Tier 1: Fantasy Impact Targets
- Braden Montgomery – 70-grade raw power with athleticism and OBP upside. If contact holds, he’s a 25/10 threat with impact potential.
- Tanner McDougal – Electric curveball and triple-digit fastball. If control gains stick, he’s a Top 40 SP with fantasy juice.
- Noah Schultz – Elite slider and physicality. If the changeup and control improve, he’s a frontline arm with strikeout upside.
🥈 Tier 2: Everyday-Upside Targets
- Hagen Smith – Swing-and-miss arsenal with effortful delivery and elbow concerns. Top 45 SP ceiling if health cooperates.
- Caleb Bonemer – Plus raw power and speed. If the approach tightens, he’s a 20/10 bat with everyday upside.
- Jeral Perez – Added loft and hard contact. Trending toward 18–25 HR utility bat with a shot at full-time role.
- Bryan Ramos – Solid hit tool and defensive value. Blocked for now, but could be a low-end CI with 12–15 HR and OBP lift.
- Wikelman Gonzalez – Swing-and-miss stuff with closer upside. If control improves, he’s a high-leverage weapon.
