The 2025 Arizona Fall League officially wraps up Friday with the championship between the Surprise Saguaros and Peoria Javelinas. But for nine White Sox prospects, AFL play ended Wednesday as the Glendale Desert Dogs lost 8-7 to the Javelinas.
One of the most intriguing developments among White Sox prospects in 2025 has been infielder Sam Antonacci. Posting an OPS over .800 with a near-even strikeout-to-walk ratio in the Double-A and Single-A regular season, he moved up to No.
Three White Sox prospects were recognized for their standout performances in the Arizona Fall League by being selected to the American League Fall Stars roster: left-handed pitcher Hagen Smith, infielder Sam Antonacci and outfielder Braden Montgomery.
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
A month into Arizona Fall League play, there have been several intriguing performances by Chicago White Sox prospects. At the plate, infielder Sam Antonacci and outfielder Caden Connor have been consistent forces for the Glendale Desert Dogs –– a team with nine White Sox prospects –– since game one.
Braden Montgomery made his AFL debut this week and made up for lost time, reaching base a total of 11 times. It was Sam Antonacci who was the star of the week, however, collecting 9 hits, swiping 5 bases, and adding a home run for good measure.
Caden Connor led White Sox position players this week with a .294 average (5-for-17), while Sam Antonacci crushed his first home run of the fall. On the mound, Hagen Smith struck out five over three more scoreless innings.
The Arizona Fall League is underway, and the Glendale Desert Dogs, who have nine White Sox prospects on their roster, own a 1-2 record after the first week.
One can point to several aspects of Sam Antonacci's game and find promise in the 22-year-old White Sox prospect. From his .842 OPS across two levels in 2025 to his versatile defense, .291 batting average, 48 stolen bases and balanced strikeout-to-walk ratio, he put together a well-rounded first full season as a professional.
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Development in the minor leagues will play a key role in the White Sox rebuild, and the organization has seen that at various levels this season. Earlier in the week, two White Sox prospects were recognized for their contributions on the High-A Winston-Salem Dash.
The White Sox announced a series of minor league roster moves Friday. These moves include several promotions for notable prospects within the system, along with a few demotions from struggling minor leaguers and the release of a former draft pick.
Winston-Salem Dash infielder Sam Antonacci on Wednesday was named White Sox minor league player of the month for June, as voted by a panel of Chicago-area media members.
A wild scene broke out on Friday night in a minor league game between the Greensboro Grasshoppers and the Winston-Salem Dash. The Grasshoppers are the High-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates while the Dash are the High-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.