With the graduation of several top prospects, such as Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero, and Colson Montgomery, several new faces have cracked the Top 30 for the White Sox in the Sox on 35th mid-season rankings.
The back half of this list includes some names whose stock has taken a hit after being placed higher in the pre-season rankings. At the same time, other names are prospects who are either cracking the top 30 for the first time or ascending after strong performances through the 2025 season.
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30. Peyton Pallette, RHP
The second-round pick for the White Sox in 2022, Pallette made his professional debut in 2023 with the Kannapolis CannonBallers after he missed all of his 2022 Junior season recovering from Tommy John surgery. If not for the injury, he very likely could have been a first-round pick.
While Pallette’s outlook as a starter has not gone to plan, he transitioned well into a bullpen role in 2024 and has continued that success into this season between Double-A and Triple-A. He has little left to prove in the minor league ranks and could debut in the White Sox bullpen before the end of this season, if not next season.
29. Samuel Zavala, OF
Zavala was a highly sought-after international prospect in the 2021 class, inking a $1.2 million signing bonus to join the Padres organization. Throughout his minor league career, Zavala has displayed both power potential and elite on-base ability, despite having some holes in his swing that he’s still working out. The White Sox saw plenty of potential with him when acquiring him as part of the Dylan Cease trade.
While his first season in the organization was underwhelming, he has improved his batting average by nearly 70 points in 2025 while still drawing plenty of walks and keeping his strikeout rate respectable. He has also displayed plus defense in center field, and at just 21 years old, there is still plenty of untapped potential for Zavala to develop.
28. Ky Bush, LHP
At 6-foot-6, 240 pounds, Bush is an imposing presence on the mound. Acquired alongside Edgar Quero in the Lucas Giolito trade, Bush is a polished left-handed pitcher who had a strong showing at Double-A Birmingham in 2024 that led to a promotion to Triple-A, and eventually a handful of starts at the MLB level.
The southpaw features a fastball that consistently sits in the 92-94 mph range, but his best pitch is his slider, which at its best can be a true out pitch. He also uses a curveball and a changeup effectively and isn’t afraid to attack the strike zone.
While he was in line to compete for a spot in the White Sox rotation this season, he suffered an elbow injury that required Tommy John Surgery back in February. He will likely miss the start of the 2026 season as well.
27. Gabe Davis, RHP
Ranked as the 147th best draft prospect according to MLB Pipeline, the White Sox snagged Davis in the fifth round of the 2025 draft out of Oklahoma State. He is one of the most intriguing names in the Sox draft class, standing at 6-foot-9 and pairing a plus slider with a fastball that can touch triple digits.
Injuries slowed his development in college, and he battled with command issues when he was healthy. If he can stay healthy, he has plenty of upside as a starting pitcher, but also features high-leverage upside as a reliever.
26. Christian Gonzalez, OF
Gonzalez was a notable international signing in 2024, inking a $550,000 signing bonus. He didn’t exactly impress in his first year in the Dominican Summer League, leading the Sox to have him repeat at that level to begin 2025. He was one of the best hitters at that level, however, and eventually did earn a promotion to the Arizona Complex League. Gonzalez was just as good there to end the season, and finished 2025 with a batting average above .400 while walking and striking out at equal rates through 132 plate appearances.
As an international prospect, he is lauded for his plus speed, bat-to-ball skills, and his defensive potential in center field.
25. Wikelman Gonzalez, RHP
Widely regarded as the fourth piece in the deal that sent Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox, Gonzalez was an intriguing, yet volatile, pitching prospect when working out of the rotation. The White Sox decided to move him full-time to the bullpen after just four starts, and while he still allowed too many free passes, he showed the Sox enough to earn an MLB promotion.
Gonzalez has been sent up and down between Triple-A and the MLB since June, but has flashed his potential in the opportunities he has been given out of the White Sox bullpen. He should have a more permanent role with the team in 2026, with his above-average fastball and solid breaking pitches providing him with a strong arsenal.
24. Mathias LaCombe, RHP
While he fell to the 12th round in the 2023 MLB draft, the White Sox signed him to a $450,000 signing bonus, which was equal to a fifth-round bonus slot. Only the second French-native baseball player to ever be drafted, LaCombe didn’t make his minor league debut until this season, but he has gotten off to a fantastic start.
The right-hander dominated in the Arizona Complex League to start and is currently pitching in the Low-A Kannapolis rotation. He has drawn rave reviews for his stuff, and could move quickly through the system next year with a less restrictive workload management plan. If he continues to develop at the rate he’s capable of, he could make history as the first French-native baseball player to reach the MLB.
23. Landon Hodge, C
Hodge was the 164th-ranked prospect in the 2025 MLB Draft according to MLB Pipeline, and commanded an over-slot signing bonus of $1,097,500 to get him out of his commitment to LSU. He fits a valuable profile as a left-handed hitter who should be able to stick behind the plate, as his athleticism should allow him to continue to develop as a sound defender.
Hodge’s arm already plays, and he should continue to add strength to his offensive profile as he matures. He is a disciplined hitter and should be viewed as the best catching prospect in the White Sox system with the graduations of Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero.
22. Shane Murphy, LHP
Arguably the most improved pitcher in the White Sox farm system, Murphy has put together a true breakout season in 2025. Spending most of the season with the Double-A Birmingham Barons, the 24-year-old lefty has held a stellar ERA below 2 while allowing very few free passes. His stuff won’t blow people away, as his fastball sits mostly in the upper 80s, but his command allows his entire arsenal to play up.
He looks to be a back-end of the rotation starter who can eat innings, and may not have to wait too much longer to get his number called by the Chicago White Sox.
21. Aldrin Batista, RHP
Acquired for international bonus slot money in 2023, Aldrin Batista has been an intriguing addition to this farm system since joining. After solid results with Low-A Kannapolis, he was promoted to High-A and reached a new gear, allowing only three earned runs in 26 innings while punching out 29 batters in 2024. Despite this, Batista missed most of the 2025 season due to a stress fracture in his elbow, and only recently returned to the active roster in Winston-Salem.
When healthy, Batista effectively utilizes a sinker-slider combo and can also mix in a changeup to keep opposing batters honest. That arsenal, combined with a low release point in his delivery, makes it difficult for hitters to get a read off of him on the mound.
20. Bryan Ramos, 3B
Ramos’ stock has taken a hit for the second year in a row, as he has yet to establish enough consistency at the plate to surge himself into a regular MLB role. He battled injuries early in the season, and while he has been a bit better recently at the plate, he just hasn’t been able to get into a rhythm. His walk rate and power numbers have improved a bit from last season, and a sub-250 BABIP suggests that maybe he has been dealing with some bad luck, but after a breakout performance in 2023, he has yet to live up to expectations.
Ramos was promoted to the MLB roster for the September roster expansion, so he has yet another chance to impress this organization against MLB pitching.
19. Jacob Gonzalez, SS
The 15th overall pick for the White Sox in 2023, Gonzalez has yet to live up to the expectations that come with being a first-round pick. This season, he was about league average at the Double-A level before being promoted to Triple-A Charlotte, where he got off to a hot start but has slowed down.
Overall, Gonzalez has shown a good eye at the plate, drawing his fair share of walks while being tough to strike out. He still has power potential in his bat, although he has yet to show it consistently at the minor league level. Defensively, Gonzalez is a below-average athlete and has seen more time at second base than he has in prior seasons.
18. Luis Reyes, RHP
Ranked 41st in MLB Pipeline’s top international prospects in 2023, Reyes was inked to a $700,000 signing bonus, tied for the largest in the Sox’s international class that season. While his first couple of minor league seasons were met with inconsistency, Reyes has made big strides in 2025.
In his first stint in full-season minor league baseball with the Low-A Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, Reyes has shown much improved command while keeping his K/9 rate above 9. He features a mid-upper 90s fastball with a solid slider and an effortless delivery that he repeats well. If he continues to improve his command, he has a chance to be a mid-rotation starter at the MLB level.
17. Gage Ziehl, RHP
Acquired from the Yankees at the trade deadline for outfielder Austin Slater, Gage Ziehl was a fourth-round pick in 2024 who signed for $637,000 out of the University of Miami. While he doesn’t stand out for velocity or elite stuff, he has plus command of his entire three-pitch mix. He has already topped 100 innings this season and has been excellent at pounding the strike zone and limiting free passes.
At 6-feet, 220 lbs, he has a durable frame and projects as a back-end innings-eating starting pitcher at the major league level.
16. Javier Mogollon, SS
Mogollon seemingly came out of nowhere to put up a monster debut season with the DSL White Sox in 2023. Signing for just $35,000, the middle infielder hit over .300 and slugged 10 home runs while also walking almost as often as he struck out that season. He followed it up with a polarizing stateside debut in 2024, where he put up video game numbers in some aspects, but also struck out at an alarming 38.3% rate in the Arizona Complex League.
In 2025, he got off to a strong start but cooled off after battling some injuries and has been shut down since late June. While his hit tool is still a question, he did cut his strikeout rate down by over 13% in his time this season in Low-A Kannapolis. He has continued to be an on-base machine this season as well, while posting excellent exit velocity numbers and being a threat on the basepaths.
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