Landon Hodge was selected 106th overall by the White Sox in the fourth round of the 2025 MLB Draft, marking their third high school hitter among the first four picks. Hodge, an 18-year-old left-handed hitting catcher, previously committed to LSU and stands at 6-foot-1, 175 pounds. His scouting report highlights strong hitting ability, athleticism, and a solid arm for controlling the running game, along with areas for defensive improvement. He joins other young catchers in the White Sox organization following their major league debuts this season.
"Strong and athletic, Hodge checks off a box many teams favor when it comes to backstops in that he is a left-handed hitter. It's a hit-over-power profile, with Hodge using a short swing to spray the ball to all fields. He'll show solid gap power when he's locked in, and he's an average runner who has recorded solid 60-yard dash run times, especially for a catcher."
"Behind the dish, Hodge's above-average arm is a definite asset and he excels at controlling the running game. The rest of his defensive tools are a work in progress, with evaluators agreeing that his receiving needs work. His athleticism could give teams faith that he'll improve back there, and that, combined with his feel to hit, could make him an early-round contender, though they'll have to contend with his commitment to Louisiana State."
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