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Chicago Cubs: Comparing the Cubs and White Sox rebuilds

By Jason Parini

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 27: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs slides safely into third base with a triple as Matt Davidson #24 of the Chicago White Sox takes the late throw during the sixth inning on July 27, 2017 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 27: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs slides safely into third base with a triple as Matt Davidson #24 of the Chicago White Sox takes the late throw during the sixth inning on July 27, 2017 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images) /
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White Sox draft picks

Just like the Cubs, the White Sox leaned heavily on scouting to stockpile as much talent as possible in the draft. Here’s the Sox draft picks during their rebuild.

Tim Anderson (2013 first round, 17th overall)

Anderson is one of the longest tenured White Sox on the roster, although there have been times where it seemed as if the Sox were moving on from Anderson. He had been rumored to be on the trade block in previous years but signed an extension just before the 2017 season.

Carlos Rodon (2015, third overall)

Drafted third overall in 2015, Rodon looks to be a solid mid-rotation starter when the Sox contend. Though his ERA has increased as his career has progressed, he’s shown some improvement and has steadily decreased his WHIP with each season.

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Zack Collins (2016, 10th overall)

While there have been discussions of moving Collins from catcher, his bat certainly looks to be a solid piece for the Sox in the coming years. Compared to a Mike Napoli type of player, he could find himself on the South Side in the near future.

Alec Hansen (2016, 49th overall)

Our first second round selection of any player mentioned in this article. Touted as a “stikeout machine,” Sox fans are already hyped about the arrival of Hansen in Chicago. A tall, dominant figure on the mound, Hansen had been projected as a No. 1 overall pick at times throughout college.

Jake Burger (2017, 11th overall)

Jake Burger looks to be a reliable source of power in the near future for the White Sox, who has been compared to a Hunter Pence type of player (although we’re definitely not talking about his frame). Although he most likely won’t see the majors in 2019, he’s certain to be a key piece when the Sox are contending for late-November baseball soon.

Nick Madrigal, 2018 (4th overall)

Though he only has 43 professional games under his belt, 2B Nick Madrigal isn’t already ranked as the No. 47 prospect in baseball.

After a remarkable career at Oregon State in which he never hit below .300 and won a College World Series title, Sox fans have a lot to look forward to in Madrigal.

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