3 Chicago White Sox players who will surprise this season
Andrew Benintendi, Paul DeJong, and Gavin Sheets could have surprisingly good seasons.
It’s time folks! The regular season of baseball is underway! People across the land are excited that things are “back to normal” and that baseball has returned.
With the return of baseball, many people are starting to wonder what the Chicago White Sox will be capable of doing this year. From some, you hear that they are going to have a terrible season. From others, you hear that they are going to be mediocre.
No one is saying that they are going to win and make the playoffs.
When it comes to players who are going to step up and perform well, there are a handful of guys that we think might surprise us this season. There are three that might stand out and surprise us.
Who are they and why might they surprise the White Sox fan base?
They aren’t your likely suspects. Luis Robert, Jr is not on this list. But the three players that make up this list are guys that could bring some positive play to the White Sox this season.
Let’s look at the three players, currently on the White Sox roster, that could surprise us in 2024 and help make the season a little bit brighter.
Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Benintendi’s 2023 season was somewhat of a disappointment. The highly-paid outfielder didn’t quite do as well at the plate as many of us would have liked to have seen.
He wasn’t feeling all that well last year and was in his first year with the Sox. So, all excuses aside, he’s poised to have a better year this year. Some believe that he’s in for a career resurgence and could surprise a lot of people.
If Benintendi can improve at the plate and get some steals on the base paths, he could turn into one of the White Sox top players in 2024. This would surprise a lot of folks. He’s already got the fielding part down well so if the rest of it comes along, it will be huge for the Sox.
Paul DeJong
Paul DeJong is a guy that could go either way. He could be good and surprise a lot of folks or he could end up being a bad pick-up. If the latter happens, calls for Colson Montgomery are going to grow louder. Let’s look at the positive side of things, however, and assume that DeJong is going to work out well for the Sox.
What some think DeJong is going to provide the most is leadership for that infield. The White Sox need it. Most of the players in the infield are younger guys and will need that steady experienced hand to help guide them through the rough spots that they are sure to face this season.
DeJong might see a revival in his hitting ability. That would be a huge bonus for the White Sox.
Look for DeJong to end up being one of the bright spots on this team this season and someone who will be able to help this team through tough times.
Gavin Sheets
Making the roster was one thing for Gavin Sheets. Holding onto his spot is another. Still, Sheets was not only good enough to make the roster, but he will be even better than some predict.
He is likely going to surprise a lot of folks this year with the way he plays. He’ll do it in a positive way. Some predict that Sheets could rival Luis Robert Jr. for the lead in home runs on the team before it’s all said and done.
Now wouldn’t that be something?
Sheets is maturing and growing and should be able to improve on a lot of what he could do last season. If he gets started on the right foot, one will suspect Sheets could have a big season numbers-wise and could end up surprising a lot of people. It would be nice for him to finally have his due.
Some other players that could surprise us this year include Yoan Moncada and Eloy Jimenez. If they end up surprising us, in a positive manner, the Sox will likely be having a much better season than anyone predicted.
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