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Chicago White Sox best kept secret of 2026 revealed

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Robin Adams | Last updated Apr 6, 2026 11:45 AM ET

Don’t look now, but the Chicago White Sox have won four of their last six games after starting the year 0-3. At 4-5, they are tied for second place in the American League Central Division, and are just 1.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians. The Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers are also both 4-5, while the Minnesota Twins are 3-6.

Obviously, there are still many games left to play in the 2026 MLB season. That being said, the White Sox just swept the defending American League Champions, the Toronto Blue Jays, for the first time in 30 years. They also have started 3-0 at home for the first time since 2004.

Chase Meidroth named the Chicago White Sox best kept secret of 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth (10) reacts after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The White Sox have many young players that do not have much Major League experience. As such, this season will see them struggle at times. However, it will also see these players show the club and fans glimpses of how good they will eventually be.

One of these is second baseman Chase Meidroth, whom Bleacher Report recently named Chicago’s best kept secret:

“While the White Sox have little pitching talent, you’re starting to see light at the end of the tunnel with a budding offensive core. Rightfully so, Munetaka Murakami has gotten most of the buzz so far this year, but Meidroth led off the 2026 campaign with a home run. Along with Murakami, Colson Montgomery and the currently injured Kyle Teel, there’s finally something to be excited about on the South Side.”

Meidroth is hitting .200/.294/.367 with a home run and RBI in eight games played. While these numbers do not jump off the page, Meidroth could develop into a valuable contributor to the White Sox lineup.

As a rookie last year, he hit .253/.329/.320 with five home runs, 23 RBI, and 14 stolen bases in 122 games. What was especially encouraging last year was that he struck out just 72 times in 505 plate appearances. This year, though, he has struck out eight times in 32 plate appearances.

Obviously, in order for him to be a better contributor, he is going to have to put the ball in play more regularly as 2026 progresses, especially if he is to be used as the team’s lead-off hitter.

If he can do that, Chicago will be in a good position to score runs early in games.

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