Chicago White Sox: Ranking the Top 10 Minor League Prospects

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Feb 27, 2017; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (27) throws during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Lucas Giolito, RHP

Coming in as the number nine overall prospect in all of baseball, Lucas Giolito is a talented right-hander who came over to Chicago in the Adam Eaton deal with Washington (thank you Nats!). Standing at 6-foot-6 and 225 pounds, Giolito is a beast. And just like his other compadres, Giolito can reach 100 MPH.

The White Sox have an abundance of flamethrowers in their farm system and that’s great, as long as they can stay consistent and have good command. Giolito pitched well in spring training, but he isn’t having the best of luck right now down in Triple-A. Currently, with a 6.43 ERA, Giolito is trying to figure things out.

After dealing with Tommy John Surgery shortly after being drafted, Giolito has had to work hard to get himself to where he is now. As a consensus number one pick, Giolito would fall in the draft to 16th overall.

I expect that Giolito will turn things around shortly and should see major league hitters at some point this season. Just like Reynaldo Lopez, Giolito has pitched at the major league level with Washington last season. I see no reason other than injury that would hinder the White Sox from calling up Giolito at some point this season.

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