Jaden Fauske, a high school baseball player and No. 1 prospect in Illinois, was chosen by the Chicago White Sox as the 44th pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Standing 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 205 pounds, he has played as a shortstop and has versatile experience in the outfield and as a designated hitter. Fauske was named the Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year, attracting significant attention from MLB scouts. He is compared to former MLB player Jayson Werth and is noted for his disciplined batting approach and potential power.
Fauske, the No. 1 overall prospect in Illinois out of high school, has been selected by the Chicago White Sox with pick No. 44 in the MLB Draft.
The left-handed hitter has also handled business behind the plate and in the outfield while also spending time as a designated hitter across his high school career.
With a smooth left-handed stroke and a disciplined approach, Fauske has a history of hitting against both high school and showcase competition.
Fauske's solid speed would make him quicker than most catchers but ordinary for a center fielder, so he'll probably wind up on a corner if he's an outfielder.
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