With Spring Training right around the corner, White Sox fans will soon be able to see prospects such as Yoan Moncada, Lucas Giolito and Michael Kopech in action. Obviously these three, along with Reynaldo Lopez, Zack Collins, and Carson Fulmer, will get the most attention, and rightfully so. They are expected change the direction of the franchise in just a few short years, with many fans and experts expecting them to contend for a title as soon as 2020.
While these headliners are going to gain the most attention, the Sox also have a plethora of talented prospects that fall outside of the top 100 that can still contribute in major ways down the road.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 underrated prospects in the White Sox farm system.
5. Dane Dunning
Dunning was one of the throw in pieces in the Adam Eaton deal that brought top prospect Lucas Giolito to the South Side. Attending the University of Florida, he never had a real chance to prove himself as the rotation was so incredibly deep. More often than not he was used as a long relief bullpen piece. However, many scouts feel that he has the stuff to become a back-of-the-rotation starter in the MLB.
Dunning possesses a plus fastball with late running life, and a solid changeup. While his breaking ball is below average as of now, it has shown glimpses of becoming an average third pitch. If things go smoothly for Dunning, he could be a very solid anchor for the rotation as soon as 2019.
