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Outlook Sam Antonacci
Sam Antonacci's high-contact approach and speed make him a strong weekly play in the White Sox outfield.
Sam Antonacci has locked down the everyday left field role for the first-place White Sox, who hold a 36-31 record in the AL Central. With veteran outfielder Austin Hays sidelined on the injured list, the 23-year-old rookie has made the most of his opportunity, batting .298 with six stolen bases and 18 runs over his last 30 games.
While Antonacci's power is limited—our models project him for just four home runs this year—his elite plate skills are entirely sustainable. He boasts a stellar .385 career on-base percentage through his first 49 major league games, aligning with our projection of a .275 batting average and 15 stolen bases. His high-contact, speed-first profile makes him a reliable runs and stolen bases asset.
Looking at the remaining slate, the White Sox face a mix of challenging pitching. Matchups against veteran Martin Perez and Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who carries a microscopic 2.68 ERA, will test his patience, but a closing matchup against Emmet Sheehan and his 4.89 ERA offers a great opportunity for production. Keep Antonacci plugged into active lineups for his run-scoring upside.
Updated 3 days ago
