{"id":162703,"date":"2026-03-17T09:34:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/?p=162703"},"modified":"2026-03-17T09:34:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:34:23","slug":"chicago-white-sox-sam-antonacci-praise-chris-getz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/chicago-white-sox-sam-antonacci-praise-chris-getz\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago White Sox: Sam Antonacci draws high praise from GM Christ Getz"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicago White Sox<\/a> may have won just 60 games in 2025, but that was a 20-game improvement from 2024. Additionally, the vast amount of young talent that they have throughout every level of their organization has given many hope that brighter days are ahead.<\/p>\n

Over the course of Spring Training, multiple White Sox prospects have given fans glimpses of the good days to come. Among these is infielder Sam Antonacci<\/a>, who is just returning to the team following Team Italy’s Cinderella run in the World Baseball Classic.<\/p>\n

Antonacci has yet to play a game on the Triple-A level, but based on his performance this spring, it will not be long until he reaches the Major Leagues.<\/p>\n

Chicago White Sox star prospect Sam Antonacci gets high praise from Chris Getz<\/h2>\n
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Mar 11, 2026; Houston, TX, United States; Italy shortstop Sam Antonacci (10) hugs first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) after defeating Mexico at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Antonacci is the ninth-rated prospect in Chicago’s farm system, but thanks to the World Baseball Classic has become one of their more recognizable players. Jim Bowden of\u00a0The Athletic<\/em><\/a> named him as the White Sox player that has been turning heads the most this spring:<\/p>\n

“Antonacci was the White Sox\u2019s 2024 fifth-round pick out of Coastal Carolina. A left-handed hitter, Antonacci slashed .291\/.433\/.409 at three minor-league levels and stole 48 bases last season. He can play everywhere in the dirt except first base, with second base probably his best position. He profiles as a future table setter as a hitter.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

He also included the following praise for Antonacci from Chicago general manager Chris Getz:<\/p>\n

\u201cSam continues to impress in March albeit most of his production has come on the WBC national stage with Team Italy. He\u2019s been an organizational favorite since being drafted in 2024. His offensive process is advanced with plus swing decisions, high contact and increasing power. He runs the bases with his hair on fire and an overall baseball IQ that\u2019s as high as anyone\u2019s in the organization. He\u2019s a fun player to watch.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The comment about Antonacci’s WBC production is an interesting one, as the White Sox infielder hit .143\/.333\/.500 in five games. That being said, he also had a home run and drove in three runs.<\/p>\n

In six games this spring, though, Antonacci hit .308\/.500\/.846 with two home runs, four RBI, and three stolen bases.<\/p>\n

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