White Sox select Landon Thome with second first
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Key Points:
- The Chicago White Sox selected prep shortstop Landon Thome with their second pick in the draft, continuing a strong local connection given his ties to the team and his high school, Nazareth Academy.
- Landon Thome's father, Jim Thome, a former White Sox player and current team employee, has influenced Landon's development, and the organization is confident in Landon's potential due to his strong support system and upbringing.
- Thome, listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds, shows promising athleticism and baseball IQ, with a notable swing that leverages his lower body well, suggesting projectable power despite some technical adjustments possibly needed.
- Various scouting rankings placed Thome between 33 and 63 overall, indicating he is a well-regarded prospect with potential to develop further within the White Sox organization.
- The White Sox acquired the No. 34 pick through a trade with Pittsburgh, enabling them to draft Thome after selecting Roch Cholowsky first overall, highlighting strategic moves to secure local talent.
