Chicago White Sox rookies earn national praise—can Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero, and Grant Taylor deliver lasting impact on the South Side? MLB.com's new rankings highlight the long-term value these players may offer, but will they rise beyond one-season wonders and build superstar careers fans crave?

Todd Welter breaks down how the White Sox's young core could reshape the roster while spotlighting Derek Shomon’s hiring as hitting coach. Key topics include the vital need to improve hitting with runners in scoring position, the Arizona Fall League performances of Hagen Smith, Sam Antonacci, and Braden Montgomery, and the effect of minor league free agency losses on organizational depth.

0:00 – White Sox Rookies’ Long-Term Value

Todd Welter opens the show discussing MLB.com’s Jim Callis ranking four White Sox rookies among top 40 for long-term impact, breaking down each rookie’s profile, strengths, and what they need to improve to become core contributors.

10:55 – New Hitting Coach Impact

Todd Welter analyzes the hiring of Derek Shomon as the White Sox's new hitting coach, including his Chicago ties, prior success with the Marlins/Twins, and what he brings to improve the team’s struggling approach with runners in scoring position.

18:15 – AFL Prospects & Minor League Moves

Todd Welter recaps the White Sox prospects’ performance at the Arizona Fall League Fall Star Game, the implications for Sam Antonacci, Hagen Smith, Braden Montgomery, and reviews the minor league free agents leaving the organization, plus thoughts on system depth.

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