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With pick No. 76 in the 2025 MLB Draft, the White Sox selected Georgia Tech shortstop Kyle Lodise. The 79th-ranked player on MLB Pipeline’s board, Lodise hits the ball hard and showcases a plus glove.
The right-handed bat found success during his first season as a Yellow Jacket, posting a .429 on-base percentage while slugging 16 homers. Lodise also proved to be a rangy defender capable of making highlight-reel plays.
Not only is Kyle Lodise one of the best hitters in the ACC but also makes INSANE plays like this Jeter throw at shortstop! #SCTop10
: Nathan McCreary & myself!
(P.S. I did call a friend at SportsCenter) pic.twitter.com/m3xgwjiiHD— Harrison Cordell Fant (@Fantavious9) May 12, 2025
Lodise joins his cousin, Alex, in the 2025 MLB Draft class, with Alex going 16 picks earlier to the Atlanta Braves. Kyle has been lauded for his advanced plate discipline, along with his ability to hit with wood bats and keep up with high-velocity pitches.
Lodise joins shortstop Billy Carlson and outfielder Jaden Fauske in the Sox’s 2025 draft class.
Here are MLB Pipeline’s tool grades for Lodise:
– Hit: 55
– Power: 45
– Run: 55
– Arm: 50
– Field: 50
– Overall: 45
And here’s how MLB Pipeline scouts view the newest member of the organization:
A steady right-handed hitter, Lodise has a reasonably disciplined approach and uses the entire field. He hits the ball surprisingly hard for a 5-foot-11, 180-pounder, showing the ability to catch up to high-end velocity and homering over the batter’s eye at Clemson in March. He did struggle with wood bats in the Cape Cod League last summer, so he may top out at 15 homers annually in pro ball.
Lodise has solid speed and the instincts to make good use of it on the bases. His baseball IQ also helps him make plays at shortstop, though his average range and arm strength make him better suited for second base at the next level. He might profile best as an offensive-minded utility infielder who also should be capable of handling outfield duty if needed.
Junior SS Kyle Lodise has been one of the biggest #MLBDraft risers this spring, and it’s easy to see why.
Hitterish profile in the box with sneaky raw pop and excellent barrel feel. 50 glove at short.
Closed out the big win yesterday with his 19th 2B of the year
; An… pic.twitter.com/ux6DTY0vVj
— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) May 5, 2025
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