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What to Expect from White Sox Catcher Edgar Quero

Originally posted on New Baseball Media
By Chris Studley | Last updated Apr 17, 2025 12:49 PM ET

The White Sox began their retool — which turned into a full-blown rebuild — in the summer of 2023 by selling off key pieces of their roster. Two of those players, Lucas Giolio and Reynaldo Lopez, helped net the White Sox a high-end catching prospect: Edgar Quero. After a hot start to 2025, Quero is coming up to Chicago.

A Look at Quero

As noted earlier, White Sox catching prospect Edgar Quero was acquired nearly two years ago. Chicago picked him up along with pitcher Ky Bush in the trade that sent Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez to the Angels. At the time of the trade, Quero was in Double-A.

The 22-year-old spent last year between Double-A and Triple-A. Quero almost made his MLB debut last year, as the White Sox added him to their tax squad in late September.

However, Quero did a strong job of forcing his way to Chicago this season. Through 15 games, Quero — a switch-hitter — slashed .333/.444/.412 (.856 OPS) with a home run and two extra-base hits.

Generally speaking, switch-hitters are usually better one way than the other. The 22-year-old Quero saw most of his time last season as a left-hander — not shocking — but hit very well against left-handed pitching. Quero batted .346 with a 1.025 OPS and 10 extra-base hits over 78 at-bats. Two years ago, Quero hit .340 against lefties.

The White Sox prospect is a very interesting hitter, for various reasons. Arguably, the most notable one is his ability to get on base. He posted a high 4.56 P/PA during the 2025 thus far and has made it a habit to work opposing pitchers. Quero doesn’t chase much; between 2024-25 at Triple-A, he chased at pitches 23.2% of the time at pitches out of the zone.

The good plate discipline on his side has allowed Quero to post on-base percentage figures throughout his career. Quero had a career .399 OBP in the Minors.

Two, he’s an adept hitter who did a lot of things down in the Minors, whether it be consistently making contact or using his power to push balls. Quero likely won’t be a plus power hitter. But, he did show good signs in 2024 when he hit 16 home runs over 98 contests last year.

Quero can handle velocity. The 22-year-old notched 29 hits over his time in Triple-A off fastballs and posted a respectable 23.4% Whiff% on the heat. Quero doesn’t have too long of a swing.

Defensively, Quero posted good numbers when it came to throwing batters out. While he had a 20% CS% in 2025, Quero’s career rate is 24.5%.

Per reports, Edgar Quero will be added to the White Sox’s roster on April 17.

Analysis

The White Sox have begun to slowly see some of their high-end prospects make their way to Chicago. Infielder Chase Meidroth, who went 3-10 to begin his MLB career, was promoted not too long ago. Now, it’s Quero’s turn.

The 22-year-old should get ample playing time with the White Sox. As of now, the White Sox have two catchers on their roster, Matt Thaiss and Omar Narvaez. While Thaiss came into play with a .395 OBP on the 16th, neither are considered long-term building blocks.

For Quero, the goal is simple: keep doing what he did in Charlotte. The switch-hitting catcher showed great patience at the Minor League level, power, and ability behind the plate.

Quero will get the first shot at becoming the full-time future catcher for the White Sox. He’s not the only notable catching prospect in the system, as Kyle Teel — also in Charlotte — came over last winter in the Garrett Crochet trade. It’s worth pointing out that Quero has a leg up in the CS% category, as Teel’s 23.1% rate is lower.

This article first appeared on New Baseball Media and was syndicated with permission.

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