Brooks Baldwin’s White Sox outfield EXPERIMENT will DRIVE fans crazy in 2026

Chicago White Sox fans brace for another season of growing pains as Brooks Baldwin headlines a roster full of "drive-you-nuts" players. Can positional experiments and minor pick-ups like Everson Pereira and Derek Hill really transform this lineup?

Host Todd Welter and Besnik Zekiri of OnTapSportsNet.com debate which fringe players might surprise—or frustrate—while questioning the team’s focus on versatility and their reluctance to sign proven free agents.

Key discussions spotlight the offensive upside (and limitations) of Lenyn Sosa at first base, upcoming challenges with the pitching staff, and whether the coaching tandem of Ryan Fuller and Derek Shomon can unlock hidden potential from reclamation projects. Are the White Sox quietly building toward a future breakthrough, or stuck in a cycle of one-dimensional utility men and missed opportunities? Tune in for sharp analysis, bold predictions, and an honest look at Chicago’s evolving rebuild strategy.

0:00 – Frustrating Sox Players
Todd Welter and Besnik Zekiri open the show by highlighting which White Sox players are most likely to drive fans crazy next season, with a particular focus on Brooks Baldwin's defensive issues in the outfield and development challenges for prospects like Everson Pereira and Derek Hill.

10:33 – Roster Moves & Optimism
The discussion shifts to recent White Sox roster decisions: non-tenders, minor trades, the focus on one-dimensional players, and what these moves indicate about the front office strategy and prospects for improvement (or continued pessimism) during the rebuild.

20:07 – First Base Dilemma
In the final segment, they debate whether Lenyn Sosa deserves a true chance at first base versus signing a free agent, and explore alternate options like Brian Ramos or potential Japanese imports. The segment reflects on the club’s development philosophy and long-term implications at the position.

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