FutureSox Podcast

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FutureSox Podcast ft. LHP Garrett Crochet Jun 26, 2020

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2020 Chicago White Sox No. 11 overall pick Garrett Crochet joined Mike Rankin and James Fox to discuss his process throughout draft season. Crochet detailed how his mentality and work ethic evolved as he progressed through the University of Tennessee. He also shared his workout schedule leading up to Major League Baseball's 60-game season.

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Josh Norris of Baseball America Jun 24, 2020

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Senior Editor of Baseball America, Josh Norris, joined Mike Rankin and James Fox on the FutureSox Podcast to talk Chicago White Sox farm system. Where do Garrett Crochet and Jared Kelley rankin the Sox top-30? How does an expanded Arizona Fall League sound? What does the organization have in Bryce Bush, Luis Mieses, Bryan Ramos, DJ Gladney, Benyamin Bailey, Anderson Comas and Victor Torres, among others?

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FutureSox Podcast ft. RHP Jared Kelley Jun 18, 2020

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Chicago White Sox 2nd round draft pick Jared Kelley joined the FutureSox podcast to discuss his experience getting drafted by the organization. The 18-year-old right handed pitcher shared perspective on his time in high school, how he feels about the effectiveness of his pitches, where he stands at this point in his career as well as the relationships he's making early on with the White Sox.

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Brian Sakowski of Perfect Game USA Jun 16, 2020

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcome national scout Brian Sakowski of Perfect Game to the podcast to discuss the White Sox 2020 MLB Draft selections, as well as the rest of the AL Central. Brian provides his thoughts on the Sox strategy and details what the organization has in Jared Kelley and Garrett Crochet. Later, Brian shares his philosophy as a scout when evaluating players out on assignment.

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FutureSox Podcast: White Sox 2020 MLB Draft Recap Jun 13, 2020

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Mike Rankin, James Fox and Sean Williams break down the Chicago White Sox five round 2020 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. The guys share their excitement and optimism over second round pick Jared Kelley, who was often described as a top-20 prospect in the class. They follow the conversation with an explanation of Garrett Crochet's value following his selection at No. 11 overall. Later, the trio provides an evaluation of the remaining three picks: RHP/SS Adisyn Coffey, RHP Kade Mechals and LHP Bailey Horn.

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Tyler Johnson & Gavin Sheets Jun 11, 2020

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Clinton Cole caught up with White Sox right-hander Tyler Johnson, who worked his way back from injury last year and totaled just over 31 innings before participating in the Arizona Fall League. Gavin Sheets also joined the show, as the left-handed slugger was ticketed for Triple-A for the first time in his career prior to the season's shutdown.

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Emily Waldon of The Athletic & Baseball America Jun 09, 2020

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National prospect writer Emily Waldon of The Athletic and Baseball America joined Mike Rankin and James Fox ahead of the 2020 MLB Draft. Emily covers the Detroit Tigers Minor League affiliates and previewed what the White Sox division rivals have in top prospect Tarik Skubal, as well as what their draft strategy will be on June 10-11. Waldon also led an initiative to help MiLB players who were affected by COVID-19 by providing them work opportunities through her network. The trio also discusses what a unionized Minor League scene would look like and how it would impact Major League Baseball as a whole.

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FutureSox Podcast MLB Draft Preview ft. Jeff Ellis of Locked on Indians Pod Jun 08, 2020

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Jeff Ellis is immersed in the 2020 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft and we were thrilled to get his insight on the most unique format we've ever experienced. Mike Rankin and James Fox pepper Jeff with draft questions that impact teams in the American League Central, as well as the Indians specifically. Later, we break down prospects who may fall to the White Sox at pick No. 11 and try to anticipate how the organization will play the five round draft.

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Zack Burdi & Will Kincanon Jun 07, 2020

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Clinton Cole welcomes two hard-throwing White Sox right-handed prospects, Zack Burdi and Will Kincanon. Burdi is looking to make an impact after a healthy offseason, while Kincanon is ready to take the next step after a career year in 2019.

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FutureSox Podcast MLB Draft Preview ft. Burke Granger of 2080 Baseball Jun 04, 2020

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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcome Burke Granger of 2080 Baseball and Division I Baseball to the podcast to preview the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft. Burke provides insight on several prospects who may fall to the White Sox, including Louisville RHP Reid Detmers and Mt. Carmel High School shortstop Ed Howard. Throughout his time as a scout, Burke managed to evaluate White Sox farmhands such as Andrew Vaughn, Bryce Bush, DJ Gladney and Matthew Thompson in the recent past.

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