The White Sox have looked very good so far in Spring Training, as they only lost their first game today after a walk-off homerun ended their three game winning streak. Outside of that, there have been some encouraging starts from a lot of players, as some of them look to be in midseason form already.
While some of the players on the major league roster have gotten off to good starts, some minor league players have also impressed. One of those players is an underrated White Sox prospect that is quickly becoming one of the favorite players of the coaching staff.
That player would be William Bergolla Jr., the 12th ranked White Sox prospect according to MLB Pipeline. Bergolla Jr. was acquired during the White Sox fire sale at the 2024 deadline, when the White Sox shipped relief pitcher Tanner Banks to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Since being acquired by the White Sox, all Bergolla Jr. has done is hit, as he had a very good first full season with the Birmingham Barons. As a 20 year old in AA, he hit .286 with a very good .342 OBP. He added 19 doubles, two triples, and walked 37 times compared to just 26 strikeouts. That is an elite ratio. If that wasn’t impressive enough, he added 40 stolen bases as well.
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William Bergolla Jr. can ball. RBI single through the right side. Jacob Gonzalez (BB) scores. 7-2 White Sox. pic.twitter.com/0ys3AmqZ73
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) February 21, 2026
Bergolla Jr. has continued that trend into Spring Training, as he started the first two games off 4-4 with two doubles. He even got the start with a majority of the big league club in the lineup today after Colson Montgomery was scratched with an illness. He went 0-2 but put the ball in play both times.
The coaches in the White Sox organization are starting to take note of Bergolla Jr.’s play, as Chuck Garfien reports that Will Venable said that Bergolla Jr. is one of the coaches favorite players.
William Bergolla Jr. is playing shortstop today for Colson Montgomery (illness).
Will Venable said before the game that Bergolla is one of the coaches favorite players.
In his first at-bat, he lays down a bunt on the first pitch. Almost beat it out. pic.twitter.com/Z4Cux0us02
— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) February 23, 2026
This is encouraging to hear, as Bergolla Jr. could be a very good major league player. He fits the mold of what Chris Getz is looking for, as he likes players who take their walks, put in good at-bats, and get on base whenever possible. This is exactly who Bergolla Jr. is, as he isn’t going to hit the ball out of the ballpark, but he is going to give you a good at-bat every time and when he gets on base, he’s a threat to steal.
Bergolla will likely start the season in AA with the Barons, but he could get a quick promotion to AAA if he continues to play like he has over the last calendar year. If there is a long term injury up the middle, don’t be surprised to see Bergolla make an appearance in the major leagues to make his debut.
