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All White Sox team 1965–2020
For the first time in some years, the White Sox future looks bright. I expect five years from now Luis Robert and Yoan Moncada will be on this list. To qualify, a player needs to have played for the Sox for at least three years. That’s why Albert Bell isn’t on the team. He put together one good year for the Sox, followed by one great year, and went on his way to Baltimore. Bell hit .311 with 49 homers and 148 RBIs in 1998. I had forgotten just what a beast at the plate he was.
Anyway, here goes. Discussion is encouraged.
Catcher: Carlton Fisk. Really, nobody else is a close second. Carlton played for the White Sox for 13 seasons. Fisk was an offensive for the Sox. His best year came in 1985 when he hit 37 homers with 107 RBIs. This was one of the easiest choices on this team.
First base: Frank Thomas For a team that didn’t have much offense for years, the Sox have had an abundance of great hitting first basemen in the last 50 years. In addition to Thomas, the Sox have also had Dick Allen, Paul Konerko, and Jose Abreu man the position. While Thomas gets the nod, Dick Allen was the most exciting offensive player I’ve ever watched play for the Sox. Paul Konerko was a model of production and consistency while providing leadership. It’s amazing that I would put someone as good as Abreu 4th at this position, but that speaks to the Sox depth at this position. Jose…
