Billy Carlson, an 18-year-old shortstop, was drafted 10th by the Chicago White Sox in the 2025 MLB draft. He has been praised for his elite defensive skills and offensive potential, boasting a .365 batting average and notable power in high school. Carlson expressed excitement and surprise at being chosen, celebrating with family. With a focus on becoming the best shortstop, he aims to contribute significantly to the White Sox's future. The team has drafted a shortstop in the first round for the third time in five years.
"The hand skill, the feet skill, it's a big-time arm - he does so many things on the defensive side that are elite," Sox director of amateur scouting Mike Shirley said. "The bat speed. He moves very easy."
"I take a lot of pride in pitchers liking to have me at shortstop," he said.
"I think it gets slept on a little bit," Carlson said of the offensive production. "I feel like this spring I showed I can bang with the best of them and really have some thump for my size."
Carlson aims to aid the Chicago White Sox up the middle in the future after being selected by the team with the No. 10 pick in the 2025 MLB draft.
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