FutureSox Podcast
Discussing the prospects and happenings relating to White Sox player development and baseball operations.
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Saturday Aug 12, 2023
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans highlighted a number of success stories within the Chicago White Sox farm system. The show reacted to early assignments for draft selections Jacob Gonzalez, Calvin Harris and Eddie Park. Then, Mike and Elijah listened to an interview provided by FutureSox's Jeff Cohen with Park on his transition to professional baseball. Later, the show detailed success stories who received promotions to their respective affiliates, including: Mason Adams, Tim Elko, Bryce Willits, Brooks Baldwin and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
On a special edition of the FutureSox Podcast Elijah Evans spoke to George Wolkow, who was drafted by the Chicago White Sox as a 17-year-old. Wolkow, listed 6-foot-7, 225 lbs, accelerated his pathway to professional baseball by classifying as draft eligible following his junior year. Wolkow shared what the draft process was like, how he is preparing for life as a professional and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed Kannapolis Cannon Ballers play-by-play announcer Dan Helotie to discuss the progress several Chicago White Sox prospects are making in low-A. Helotie shared insight on recent draft picks, including Jacob Gonzalez and Calvin Harris. The show also highlighted several arms, such as Noah Schultz, Peyton Pallette, Tanner McDougal, Mason Adams and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Mike Rankin and James Fox reacted to the plethora of trades the Chicago White Sox completed prior to Major League Baseball's August 1 deadline. Mike and James offered their thoughts on the state of the farm system following the team's decision to deal seven players from the 26-man roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans reacted to the three trades made by the Chicago White Sox prior to MLB's August 1 trade deadline. The show offered opinions on catcher Edgar Quero, left-handed pitcher Ky Bush, right-handed pitcher Nick Nastrini, right-handed reliever Jordan Leasure, outfielder Trayce Thompson and catcher Korey Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed Peter Flaherty of Baseball America to gather his insight on the 2023 Chicago White Sox draft selections. Flaherty spends time covering the Cape Cod League and offers perspective on a number of new White Sox players who participated in the highly regarded scouting scene. The show offered a timeline for right-handed pitcher Grant Taylor, who underwent Tommy John surgery in February. Other prospects highlighted include Seth Keener, Jake Peppers, Ryan Galanie, Rikuu Nishida and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans reacted to the number of draft signings the Chicago White Sox made official. Then, the show projected a timeline for top White Sox prospect Colson Montgomery following his exceptional stretch in High-A Winston-Salem. Later, Mike and Elijah provided an update on Bryan Ramos and Jose Rodriguez as they continue to perform in Double-A Birmingham. Elijah also offered his opinion on White Sox trade candidates ahead of Major League Baseball's August 1 deadline. Audio courtesy: Curt Bloom/Birmingham Barons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline to discuss everything Chicago White Sox. Callis offered projection for first round pick Jacob Gonzalez and added perspective about the rest of the Sox's draft class. The show highlighted players such as Grant Taylor, Seth Keener, Calvin Harris, George Wolkow and several others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans return to the FutureSox Roundup with information about Chicago White Sox 7th round draft pick George Wolkow. Elijah sat down with Kyle Briscoe, Wolkow's head coach at Downers Grove North High School, to gain insight on the type of person Wolkow is, the tools he displayed and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
The 2023 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft is finished and Mike Rankin and James Fox recapped the 20 rounds completed by the Chicago White Sox. The show reacted to the decision to draft Ole Miss shortstop Jacob Gonzalez at pick 15 overall. They also shared insight on second round pick Grant Taylor, a right-handed pitcher who underwent Tommy John surgery in February of 2023. Then, the show detailed upside picks in RHP Seth Keener, LHP Christian Oppor, high school outfielder George Wilkow and more. Later, Mike and James discussed White Sox director of amateur scouting Mike Shirley's philosophy behind building a farm system through the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices