White Sox Add Five Prospects to 40-Man Roster Ahead of Rule 5 Draft
By Matt Manetti
Casey Gillaspie, 1B
Casey Gillaspie is the 11th ranked prospect in the White Sox system. The name may sound familiar. He’s the brother of former Sox third baseman Conor Gillaspie. The White Sox acquired Casey from Tampa Bay in exchange for Dan Jennings.
Baseball America had him ranked as the 74th best prospect in baseball entering 2017. In 30 games at Triple-A Charlotte, he hit .210 with six home runs and 18 RBIs. Power is his best trait. Rick Hahn wanted to add power to the organization and this guy fits the bill.
Casey is a switch hitter but does most of his damage from the left side. It’s a plus because this team has lacked a power-hitting lefty since dare I say, Adam Dunn. His bat is his best asset and Casey could grow into an eventual replacement for Jose Abreu. Only time will tell, but he’s another solid addition to the 40-man roster.