Jaden Fauske, a Chicagoland native from Nazareth Academy, was selected by the Chicago White Sox as the 44th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Primarily an outfielder, Fauske played some catcher in high school. He possesses a fluid left-handed swing and projectable power, aligning with the team’s needs. His relationship with Jim Thome has provided him with invaluable mentoring, enhancing his game knowledge and insight into facing left-handed pitchers. Fauske’s strong athleticism and work ethic suggest a promising future in professional baseball.
"It's such a blessing. Just being around him and soaking up as much knowledge about the game as I can," said Fauske about working with Jim Thome. "Picking his brain about stories, asking him about pitchers he's faced. I just learn so much being around him. It's different from anyone else. Just the knowledge he has about the game is different."
Jaden Fauske has developed a particularly close relationship with the Thome family because of his relationship with Landon. That has also resulted in some cool mentorship from one of the greatest left-handed hitters of all-time.
Fauske is a good athlete with a fluid left-handed swing. He has some projectable power that the organization needs desperately.
Adrian White correctly pegged Fauske as a target for the White Sox in the second round. It just made too much sense.
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