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White Sox: Meet Day 2 Picks from the 2017 MLB Draft

By Matt Manetti

Apr 29, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; A view of an official White Sox New Era on field cap in the dugout of the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; A view of an official White Sox New Era on field cap in the dugout of the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 21, 2016; Omaha, NE, USA; TCU Horned Frogs pitcher Brian Howard (44) and catcher Evan Skoug (9) walk to the dugout before the start of the game against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in the 2016 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 21, 2016; Omaha, NE, USA; TCU Horned Frogs pitcher Brian Howard (44) and catcher Evan Skoug (9) walk to the dugout before the start of the game against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in the 2016 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports /

7th Round, 207th Overall, Evan Skoug, C, Texas Christian University 

The 7th round saw the White Sox take Evan Skoug, the talented catcher out of TCU. Skoug was the 48th ranked player by MLB.com and is a local kid out of Libertyville, Ill. This seems like a huge steal that the 48th ranked prospect falls to the 207th pick. But it worked out nicely for the White Sox.

The left hander hit 20 home runs and collected 67 RBIs for the Horned Frogs in 2017. The one thing that did hurt his draft stock is strikeouts. Skoug struck out 87 times in 242 at bats. However, that doesn’t seem to faze this organization.

His offense grades out better than his defense and scouts feel he may have to shift to the field. Possibly first base because he has limited athleticism. He also doesn’t have the best arm strength but he makes up for it with a quick release. A great work ethic and leadership skills make him a great addition to the organization.

"“Guys have questioned his catch and throw. We do as well. We’re not telling you, ‘I’m 100 percent he stays behind the plate. But after talking with him and as aggressive as he was in the conversation with his belief in his ability, I’m not going to tell him he’s not going to.” Nick Hostetler, Director of Amateur Scouting"

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