5 Greatest Chicago White Sox Hitters of All Time

The Chicago White Sox have a long list of great hitters, including several Hall of Famers, but not all of them will make the cut.

But there’s only one that stands out as the clear-cut top hitter — Frank Thomas. “The Big Hurt” dominated opposing pitchers with his power. He won back-to-back American League MVP Awards in 1993 and 1994 and became one of the most feared hitters of his generation. He spent 16 seasons with the White Sox and finished his Chicago career as the franchise leader in home runs, RBIs and walks.

Before Thomas took the field, there were Nellie Fox, Eddie Collins, Minnie Miñoso and Luke Appling, among other legendary White Sox hitters. Each left a lasting mark on the franchise, but Thomas’ career stands above.

Here are the top five hitters in White Sox history.

5. Nellie Fox (1950–1963)

Nellie Fox played 14 seasons with the White Sox and was selected to 12 All-Star Games. He won the American League MVP Award in 1959 while helping lead Chicago to its first AL pennant in 40 years.

Fox finished his White Sox career with 2,470 hits and was a key figure of the “Go-Go White Sox” era. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997.

4. Eddie Collins (1915–1926)

A Hall of Fame second baseman, Collins batted .331 during his 12 seasons with the White Sox. He was a key member of the 1917 World Series championship team and hit .409 in the World Series as Chicago defeated the New York Giants.

Collins was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.

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3. Minnie Miñoso (1951–1961, 1964, 1976, 1980)