Paul Henry Konerko is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman from 1997 to 2014,most prominently as a member of the Chicago White Sox,where he was a six-time American League All-Star and team captain for the 2005 World Series winning team. Konerko began his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds. In 2014,Konerko was named the recipient of the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award.
Juan Cespedes Uribe Tena is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played shortstop,third base and second base during his career in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies,Chicago White Sox,San Francisco Giants,Los Angeles Dodgers,Atlanta Braves,New York Mets and Cleveland Indians. He bats and throws right-handed.
Junior Osvaldo Lake is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League,who also plays winter ball for the Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Professional Baseball League. He signed as an international free agent with the Chicago Cubs in 2007 and made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with them in 2013. He has also played in MLB for the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays.
Jorge Carlos Soler Castillo is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs,Kansas City Royals,Miami Marlins,and San Francisco Giants.
Joshua Aaron Phegley is an American former professional baseball catcher and current director of player development for Michigan. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox,Oakland Athletics,and Chicago Cubs.
Leury García is a Dominican professional baseball utility player who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox. While primarily used as an infielder and center fielder,Garcia has experience at every position except catcher and first base.
JoséDariel Abreu Correa is a Cuban-born professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros.
Yoán Manuel Moncada Olivera is a Cuban professional baseball third baseman for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut for the Boston Red Sox in 2016,and was traded to the White Sox during the 2016–2017 offseason. He is one of the first active MLB players to represent the Cuban national team in international competition.
Eloy Arturo Jiménez Solano is a Dominican professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). Jiménez signed with the Chicago Cubs in 2013 as an international free agent. He made his MLB debut in 2019 with the Chicago White Sox and won the Silver Slugger Award in 2020.
Zachary Allen Collins is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox,Toronto Blue Jays,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Cleveland Guardians.
Dylan James Carlson is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals. Selected by the Cardinals in the first round of the 2016 MLB draft,Carlson became one of the top prospects in baseball before making his MLB debut in 2020. He became the team's starting right fielder in 2021 and was a finalist for National League Rookie of the Year. The Cardinals traded him to the Rays in 2024.
Jacob Michael Burger is an American professional baseball third baseman and first baseman for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at Missouri State University. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the first round the 2017 Major League Baseball draft,and made his MLB debut in 2021.
Nicholas Mackie "Nico" Hoerner is an American professional baseball middle infielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at Stanford University,and was selected by the Cubs in the first round of the 2018 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2019.
Trevor John Ikaikaloa Larnach is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021.
Cadyn Thomas Grenier is an American former professional baseball shortstop. He played college baseball for the Oregon State Beavers,and played for the Baltimore Orioles organization from 2018 to 2023.
Nicholas Scott Martini is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played previously in MLB for the Oakland Athletics,San Diego Padres,and Chicago Cubs,and in the KBO League for the NC Dinos.
Adley Stan Rutschman is an American professional baseball catcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for the Oregon State Beavers. He was named the Pac-12 Conference Player of the Year in 2019. The Orioles selected Rutschman with the first overall selection in the 2019 MLB draft,and he signed for $8.1 million,at the time the highest MLB draft signing bonus ever. Rutschman made his MLB debut in 2022 and is a two-time All-Star.
Daniel Christopher Mendick is an American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets.
The 2021 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 122nd season in Chicago and 121st in the American League,and their first under returning manager Tony La Russa since 1986. The White Sox played their home games at Guaranteed Rate Field. On September 23,after a win against the Cleveland Indians,the White Sox clinched the American League Central for the first time since the 2008 season and became the first Major League team of the 2021 season to clinch their division. They finished the regular season with 93 wins,the third most in the American League and their most wins as a franchise since the 2005 season. By winning the American League Central,it secured the team their first back-to-back postseason appearance in franchise history after having clinched a wild card berth in the previous season. They lost to the Houston Astros in the 2021 American League Division Series. As of the 2024 MLB Season,this was the last season the White Sox qualified for the MLB postseason.
Jacob William Melton is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Houston Astros organization. He played college baseball for the Oregon State Beavers.
