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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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Oct 24, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; General view of Big Ten logo on field prior to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; General view of Big Ten logo on field prior to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

9th Round, 267th Overall – Craig Dedelow, OF, Indiana University 

The White Sox went to the Big 10 for their next selection. With the 267th pick they selected Craig Dedelow, an outfielder from Indiana University. Dedelow was drafted in the 37th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates last season.

The left hander hit 19 home runs for the Hoosiers in 2017. He fits nicely with the White Sox strategy of trying to draft the guys who hit the most home runs. Despite his 19 home runs, he only batted .254 and had a career high 51 RBIs.

On the plus side, he is capable of playing anywhere in the outfield. That type of depth will help this team out. Especially since there are a few holes in the outfield.

"“Another big power kid. We had interest in him last year. The numbers money-wise didn’t fit. We are excited to get him.” Nick Hostetler, Director of Amateur Scouting"

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