The 2024 season for the Chicago White Sox was one of the worst in modern day baseball history. They were 41-121 and the worst team in the league by far. The bright spots were few and far between, as the team was very hard to watch for many White Sox fans.
However, down on the farm, the White Sox have some very intriguing players that can give fans a glimmer of hope for the future. We will be recapping the seasons of some of the best prospects in the White Sox system, starting from #30 and going in order to #1 as MLB Pipeline has them ranked. As you’ll see, there are some very intriguing prospects that can help bring the White Sox back to relevance.
Ranked at number 12 is third basemen Bryan Ramos. Ramos had an interesting season with the White Sox, as he made his major league debut, then was sent down to the minors before eventually making his way back to Chicago before the season ended.
Ramos is a highly regarded prospect in the White Sox system, as in 2023, in 77 games in the minor leagues, he hit .274 with a .369 OBP in 77 games. He added 14 home runs, 48 RBIs, and four stolen bases. This was a strong enough performance to have him be considered as the heir apparent to Yoan Moncada.
This year, in 99 at-bats for the White Sox, Ramos hit .202 with a .252 OBP. He added three homeruns, 11 RBIs, and struck out 22 times compared to seven walks. While the average is a bit low, he looked better than what the numbers say.
Bryan Ramos launches his first major-league homer ???? pic.twitter.com/OhLxtjymtH
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) September 10, 2024
Since Ramos went from AA straight to the major leagues, it can take a bit of time to get adjusted to the best league in the world. He showed signs of progress, as he hit .261 over his last seven games to end the year. Ramos will have just turned 23 when the season starts, so he has plenty of time to improve.
Before any significant trades or moves made by the White Sox, it seems that Ramos will be splitting time with Miguel Vargas at 3B and DH this upcoming season. It is important that the White Sox get production out of both of them, so they need to be seeing consistent at-bats.
Neither Ramos or Vargas are known as an outstanding fielder, so whoever shows more in the field will likely take over the full-time duties, sending the other to full time DH.
2025 will be a huge season for Bryan Ramos, as he can cement himself as a piece for the future in the White Sox organization.
