2 months agoChicago White Sox starting pitching prospect
Noah Schultz is expected to make his Cactus League debut on February 26 against the San Diego Padres. Schultz is considered the top prospect in the White Sox system on MLB Pipeline. The team closely monitored his workload last season, as he never pitched five innings in a start. He opened the 2024 campaign at High-A and eventually earned a promotion to Double-A. Across his first 61 innings with Double-A Birmingham, the southpaw posted an impressive 1.48 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP. He tallied 73 punchouts and served up just 17 free passes. However, during the early part of spring training, the team has begun to build up his workload which could open the door for an MLB debut. Fantasy managers should closely monitor his progression during spring training. He could be in contention to make his MLB debut later this season and would be worth rostering in all formats, given the strikeout upside he has flashed in the minor leagues.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Scott Merkin
2 months agoAccording to the team, Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect
Noah Schultz is being invited to spring training. The left-handed pitcher is viewed as the top prospect in the White Sox system on MLB Pipeline and the No.16 overall in the sport. The 21-year-old made his professional debut in the 2023 season at the Single-A level and held a strong 1.33 ERA and a 0.85 WHIP across 27 innings of work. Last summer, the southpaw opened the campaign at High-A, where he logged 27 1/3 innings with a 3.95 ERA and 0.91 WHIP. He struck out an impressive 42 batters and allowed just nine free passes. He then earned a promotion to Double-A Birmingham, where he held a stellar 1.48 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP across 61 innings. He continued to flash strikeout upside as he tallied 73 across this stint. Schultz is a name to keep a close eye on, as he could make his major debut in 2025 if he continues this pace.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Chicago White Sox
9 months agoChicago White Sox pitching prospect
Noah Schultz was activated from the temporarily inactive list. Schultz, the No. 18 overall prospect per MLB Pipeline had been placed on the list July 12th, but no specific reason was given. Schultz did pitch in the Futures Game two days later, but got hit hard in his performance. Schultz stands at 6'9, 220 pounds and has split his time evenly between High-A Winston Salem and Double Birmingham. In seven starts at each stop this season, he has combined for a 3.13 ERA with a sparkling 0.95 WHIP and 75 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings. Even though the White Sox are in a clear rebuild, Schultz is unlikely to make his debut in 2024, but he has a realistic chance to make the big leagues next season. As one of the top pitching prospects, dynasty managers should already be rostering the tall lefty, while managers in redraft leagues should file his name away for future years.
--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBallerSource: Milb.com
9 months agoChicago White Sox starting pitching prospect
Noah Schultz only managed to get one batter out in this year's All-Star Futures Game. He allowed three runs on three hits, a walk, and a hit-by-pitch. His lone out came via strikeout. Despite his woes in Arlington, Schultz is one of the most promising pitching prospects in MLB. His slider is considered to be one of the best pitches in minor-league baseball. As of right now, the 20-year-old lefty isn't expected to make it to the big leagues for another few years.
--Wade Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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