Nellie Fox was born on Christmas Day 1927. White Sox players born on Christmas Day: YEAR—PLAYER (SOX SEASONS) 1887—Morrie Rath (1912-13) 1889—Tom Gulley (1926) 1903—Red Barnes (1930) 1908—Ben Chapman (1941) 1927—Nellie Fox (1950-63) 1938—Jack Hamilton (1969) 1960—Tom O’Malley (1984) 1995—Enyel De Los Santos (2024) … [Read more...] about DEC. 25TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: SOX PLAYERS BORN ON CHRISTMAS
2025 @SOXNERD WHITE SOX PLAYER REVIEW: MIGUEL VARGAS
My alphabetical-ish review of the White Sox 2025 roster —@SoxNerd style — continues with a look at MIGUEL VARGAS: What a difference a year makes! 365 days ago, Sox Nation was questioning whether Miguel Vargas should be in the big leagues, let alone a part of the Sox future. But after a promising 2025, Vargas is positioned to be a cornerstone as the franchise claws its … [Read more...] about 2025 @SOXNERD WHITE SOX PLAYER REVIEW: MIGUEL VARGAS
DEC. 24TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: SOX FIRST BASEMEN TO WEAR NO. 5
Matt Merullo was the last Sox first basemen to wear No. 5. White Sox first basemen to wear No. 5 which will be Munetaka Murakami’s number: PLAYER—-YEARS Matt Merullo—1991 Luis Salazar—1985 Tony Muser—-1971-72 John Romano—-1965 Bill Skowron—-1964 Joe Cunningham—-1962-64 Roy Sievers—-1960-61 Sam Mele—1953 Bert Haas—-1951 Bob Boyd—-1951 Jimmy … [Read more...] about DEC. 24TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: SOX FIRST BASEMEN TO WEAR NO. 5
A LOOK — @SOXNERD STYLE — AT WHITE SOX SIGNEE MUNETAKA MURAKAMI
Munetaka Murakami signed with the White Sox this week. Some nuggets — @soxnerd style — on White Sox’s signee Munetaka Murakami: *THE DETAILS: The White Sox announced the signing of Munetaka Murakami on Sunday. He received a two-year, $34 million contract. *THE UPSHOT: The White Sox have signed one of the most feared sluggers in the history of Japanese professional … [Read more...] about A LOOK — @SOXNERD STYLE — AT WHITE SOX SIGNEE MUNETAKA MURAKAMI
DEC. 23RD @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: MOST SOX HOMERS IN A SEASON BY A ROOKIE LEFTIES
Daniel Palka hit 27 homers as a rookie for the 2018 Sox. Most homers in a season by Sox rookie lefties HR—-PLAYER, YEAR 27—Daniel Palka, 2018 22—Pete Ward, 1963 21—Colson Montgomery, 2025 18—-Jeff Liefer, 2001 18—Carlos May, 1969 17—Chris Singleton, 1999 16—Smead Jolley, 1930 13—Harold Baines, 1980 13—Conor Gillespie, 2013 … [Read more...] about DEC. 23RD @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: MOST SOX HOMERS IN A SEASON BY A ROOKIE LEFTIES