White Sox Prospect Weekly: Bonemer Keeps Raking, While the Upper-Level Arms Take Their Turns
By Gordon Kairis ·
Bonemer’s Power Showing Consistency in Double-A Test
Caleb Bonemer (AA, SS, Rank: 1) stayed right in the middle of the White Sox prospect conversation with another productive week, going 5-for-20 with three home runs, four walks, and a hit-by-pitch over six games. The week line was a .250/.400/.700 slash, and it fit the broader season story too, since he is now sitting at 22 homers, 55 RBIs, and a .911 OPS across Double-A and High-A this year. For a 20-year-old in his first full season of real exposure, that is a loud answer to every question about whether the strength in the profile is translating into games.
The detail that matters here is how stable the power has looked since the move to Birmingham. Bonemer is still working through some swing-and-miss, and the defense at shortstop is not a clean long-term bet, but the bat gives him room to slide around the dirt or move to the grass. The White Sox have a real top-of-system corner-infield bat here if the contact holds even close to this level, and this week did nothing to cool that off.
Mason Adams Works His Way Back
Mason Adams (AAA, RHP, Rank: 13) delivered a standout performance for Charlotte, pitching five scoreless innings with impressive control. He allowed only two hits and issued no walks, showcasing his ability to keep hitters off balance. Despite recording just two strikeouts, his command and efficiency on the mound were evident, highlighting why he remains a key figure in the rotation.
Adams has never been one to wow you with his stuff, instead excelling with pitchability and command. That lends to the back-end or up-down starter role. The right-hander has been consistent in his return from Tommy John and could factor into the Major League plans this year or next.
David Sandlin Inconsistency Continues
David Sandlin (MLB, RHP, Rank: 10) faced challenges, surrendering four runs and issuing four walks over 4.2 innings. The inconsistency in his command continues to be a concern, as evidenced by his modest strikeout count of three. The 25-year-old right-hander had a terrific 1-run Major League debut on May 27th, striking out 4 and walking none. He's since been inconsistent, walking 21 across 35.1 innings. This week's turn in Charlotte saw him throw 51-of-87 pitches for strikes.
Ryan Burrowes Excelling Through High-A
Ryan Burrowes (A+, SS, Rank: 20) delivered an impressive performance, going 11-for-25 with two triples, three walks, and three home runs. His week exemplified his season-long strengths: consistent contact, increased power, and enough speed to maintain a dynamic profile. During the season, he has been able to reach on-base just under the 0.400 mark with a blazing 29 stolen bases. Burrowes has shown the ability to adjust and capitalize on pitches, utilizing his speed to stretch hits and create opportunities on the bases.
As he continues to refine his approach, his overall game gains momentum, suggesting he could be an intriguing prospect to watch as he develops further. I wouldn't be surprised if we see his name being called up to AA within the near future.
Jacob Gonzalez Returns to Charlotte
Jacob Gonzalez (MLB/AAA, SS, Rank: 15) was sent back down to AAA with Munetaka Murakami coming back from a hamstring injury which sidelined him for just over a month. Gonzalez was slashing .244/.323/.360 in the Majors with 2 homers in 30 games. Before he got the call, he was hitting .317/.419/.668 in Triple-A with 19 homers in 52 games. It is important to recognize that Gonzalez had massive home-road splits at Triple-A. He hit 16-of-19 longballs at Charlotte which is notoriously easy on left-handed power. Gonzalez has still made massive strides this year.
Quick Hits
Landon Hodge (R, C, Rank: 11) posted a 1.803 OPS in a tiny sample, and the three extra-base hits stood out more than anything else. The bat is moving fast for a catcher his age.
George Wolkow (A+, OF, Rank: 18) is still living on power, with two homers and a triple this week. The swing decisions remain the knob that decides how far this goes.
Samuel Zavala (AA, CF, Rank: 28) drew four walks in five games and kept the OBP moving. The strikeout issue is still there, but this was a workable week.
Alexander Albertus (A, SS, Rank: 19) turned in a steady 6-for-20 week with four walks. That is the same patient, contact-heavy shape he has shown all season.
Fernando Graterol (R, C, Rank: 42) homered and drove in four, though the seven strikeouts in 13 at-bats are still the louder number in such a short sample.
Duncan Davitt (AAA, RHP, Rank: 39) spun six scoreless innings across two outings and gave up only two hits. That is the version of the profile that keeps him in the depth starter mix.
Truman Pauley (A, RHP, Rank: 35) allowed no runs in 3.2 innings, but the two walks and two hit-by-pitches keep the command report from feeling clean.
Gabe Davis (AA, RHP, Rank: 16) punched out five in four innings and allowed one homer. The stuff still plays in short bursts, and the walk total stayed manageable.
Lucas Gordon (AA, LHP, Rank: 61) worked six innings with seven strikeouts and only one walk, but the two home runs against him show why the margin stays thin when the fastball sits where it sits.
Zach Franklin (AAA, RHP, Rank: 37) kept missing bats in relief and looks like one of the more straightforward bullpen looks in the upper levels.
Juan Carela (AA, RHP, Rank: 33) struck out five in four innings and gave up one homer, another reminder that the stuff is usable, but the package still needs more consistency.
Draft Buzz
Pick 1-1 is coming soon. The rumor is the draft room is split on the two shortstops, Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson. That could push Chicago to let signability help break the tie, gauging which player is willing to take the larger haircut against slot value. The White Sox could then redirect those savings elsewhere in the class, giving them more flexibility to pursue an over-slot target later and potentially strengthen the overall depth of their draft.