The White Sox signed Billy Carlson after selecting him 10th overall in the draft, with a signing bonus of $6,235,900. Pre-draft rankings placed Carlson between #7 and #12 among prospects, highlighting his exceptional glovework and defensive abilities. Offensively, opinions are mixed; while his hit tool shows promise, concerns about his power development as he matures remain. Carlson, being a high school player, is years away from making an impact at the big league level, but he is considered a strong candidate to remain at shortstop long-term.
The White Sox have signed shortstop Billy Carlson with their first-round pick, 10th overall, in last week's draft with a signing bonus of $6,235,900.
Scott Carlson is lauded for his glovework and is considered the best defender in the draft class, showcasing 'silky smooth actions in the field with clean hands.'
While his hit tool receives praise, there are concerns about his power, which raises questions about his offensive development as he matures.
As a high school pick, Carlson is not expected to contribute in the short term, but he appears to be a future mainstay at shortstop.
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