The Chicago White Sox misplaced on Tuesday in opposition to the Seattle Mariners at T-Cell Park.
When you simply take a look at the field rating and the ultimate outcome, nothing has modified: the White Sox are nonetheless, by far, the worst group in baseball and so they dropped one other sport.
Nevertheless, they received to expertise what hope seems like for the primary time in ages, it appears.
They known as up prime pitching prospect Drew Thorpe and watched him make his MLB debut in opposition to the M’s in that sport.
Not solely that, however he confirmed his wonderful stuff, good command, resilience, and composure.
He left a wonderful impression in his first sport as a significant leaguer.
In 5 innings, the right-hander allowed two runs (one earned) with two walks and 4 strikeouts.
Being a significant leaguer is a life-changing factor for a lot of prospects, and Thorpe has deserved the standing for some time.
Final 12 months, within the New York Yankees system, he was topped the Pitching Prospect of the 12 months by MLB Pipeline.
Then, he was traded to the San Diego Padres alongside 4 different Yankees gamers and prospects for Juan Soto and Trent Grisham.
Earlier than the beginning of the season, the Friars flipped him to the White Sox within the Dylan Stop commerce.
Thorpe did nothing however dominate within the minors this 12 months, posting a 1.35 ERA in 60 Double-A innings.
His fastball is enhancing, his command is great and his changeup is already an out-pitch in MLB.
Will he stick round in MLB, or will Chicago ship him down after the outing?
We will discover out within the upcoming hours.