The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are a Minor League Baseball team of the Carolina League and the Single-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. They are located in Kannapolis,North Carolina,and play their home games at Atrium Health Ballpark. The team was established in 1995 as the Piedmont Phillies. From 1996 to 2000,they were known as the Piedmont Boll Weevils. From 2001 to 2019,they were known as the Kannapolis Intimidators,after Kannapolis native NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt,who was known as "The Intimidator," purchased a share of the team before the 2001 season.
Adam William Russell is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox,San Diego Padres,and Tampa Bay Rays.
Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Chicago White Sox organizations and rosters of their affiliates:
Nathan Andrew Jones is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox,Cincinnati Reds,Atlanta Braves,and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Courtney James Hawkins is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.
Keenyn Tyler Walker is an American former professional baseball outfielder.
Charles J. Shirek is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in the KBO League for the NC Dinos from 2013 to 2015.
Rangel Ravelo is a Cuban professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Orix Buffaloes.
Jacob Alexander May is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder who played for the Chicago White Sox in 2017.
Alec John Hansen is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played college baseball at Oklahoma and professionally in the Chicago White Sox organization.
Evan Nicholas Skoug is an American former professional baseball catcher. He attended Texas Christian University (TCU) and played college baseball for the TCU Horned Frogs,for whom he is currently an assistant coach. He played professional baseball in the Chicago White Sox organization from 2017 to 2023.
Garrett Lincoln Henzman is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Oakland Athletics organization.
James Michael Lambert is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox.
Tyler Burke Johnson is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played 5 seasons in the Chicago White Sox system,but never played in the major leagues despite spending time on the team’s 40-man roster.
Matthew James Foster is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2020 for the Chicago White Sox.
William Anthony Kincanon is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.
Zachary Ryan Thompson is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Atlanta Braves organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 5th round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft.
Tanner Pierce Banks is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox. He was drafted by the White Sox in the 18th round of the 2014 MLB draft,and made his MLB debut in 2022.
Carlos Jesús Pérez is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox in 2023.
Alexander Marvin Call is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Cleveland Guardians.
