<p>Kannapolis Cannon Ballers' pitching coach Jacob Dorris joins Connor McKnight from the Arizona Fall League to discuss balancing development, health, and results at season’s end. He shares insights on Hagen Smith’s growth, Grant Umberger’s steady rise, and Mathias LaCombe’s potential, plus how the White Sox teach pitch efficiency and count leverage to help young arms go deeper into games.</p>

Kannapolis Cannon Ballers' pitching coach Jacob Dorris joins Connor McKnight from the Arizona Fall League to discuss balancing development, health, and results at season’s end. He shares insights on Hagen Smith’s growth, Grant Umberger’s steady rise, and Mathias LaCombe’s potential, plus how the White Sox teach pitch efficiency and count leverage to help young arms go deeper into games.

Inside the White Sox Philosophy on Pitcher Development

The road to 35th and Shields starts here. Road to The Rate is your all-access look at the future of the Chicago White Sox, hosted by Connor McKnight. We spotlight the rising stars across the Sox’s farm system — from Charlotte to Birmingham, Winston-Salem to Kannapolis — with in-depth analysis, exclusive interviews, and scouting insights.

If you’re passionate about player development, prospect rankings, and the next wave of talent headed to Rate Field, this is your show. Whether it’s draft picks making their pro debut or Triple-A standouts knocking on the door, Road to The Rate tracks every step of the Sox farm system on their way to The Show.

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The road to 35th and Shields starts here. Road to The Rate is your all-access look at the future of the Chicago White Sox, hosted by Connor McKnight. We spotlight the rising stars across the Sox’s farm system — from Charlotte to Birmingham, Winston-Salem to Kannapolis — with in-depth analysis, exclusive interviews, and scouting insights. If you’re passionate about player development, prospect rankings, and the next wave of talent headed to Rate Field, this is your show. Whether it’s draft picks making their pro debut or Triple-A standouts knocking on the door, Road to The Rate tracks every step of the Sox farm system on their way to The Show.

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