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Chicago White Sox: 3 players to call up in September

By Mitchell Kaminski

CHICAGO - JULY 19: Teammates celebrate at home plate after Gavin Sheets #32 of the Chicago White Sox hit a walk-off, game winning three run home run against Jose Berrios #17 of the Minnesota Twins during game two of a doubleheader on July 19, 2021 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)
CHICAGO - JULY 19: Teammates celebrate at home plate after Gavin Sheets #32 of the Chicago White Sox hit a walk-off, game winning three run home run against Jose Berrios #17 of the Minnesota Twins during game two of a doubleheader on July 19, 2021 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images) /
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Chicago White Sox, Jake Burger
(Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images) /

Jake Burger

Jake Burger of the Chicago White Sox has a story that is one of the best in all of sports.

Jake Burger became an instant fan favorite when he got called up to the major leagues on July 1st. His comeback story after Achilles tendon and heel injuries is remarkable. He wasn’t able to play baseball for three seasons because of injures and COVID-19 but still managed to come back and be a productive player.

While many doubted if he would ever play again, few have doubted his talent. Burger was the 11th overall choice out of Missouri State in 2017 which made him worth the wait. In Charlotte, he is hitting .319/.369/.593 with 11 home runs. One of the main reasons he hasn’t been able to stick with the big league club is because the Chicago White Sox infield is already stocked with talent.

When Burger did get his opportunity in the show he proved to everyone that he belonged. During his 15 game stint with the White Sox, he hit .263 with three doubles and a triple. He also flashed the leather at third base with some nice defensive plays.

Burger was beginning to find his power stroke before being sent down. He posted a .807 OPS and hit his first big league homer against the Astros. If the White Sox would like to further evaluate him while also giving their star players a few days off their feet then Burger would be the perfect guy to call up.

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