The White Sox selected Billy Carlson, a shortstop from Corona High School (California), with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Carlson, a 6'1", 185-pound player, has a strong arm and experience as a two-way player in high school. He achieved impressive hitting statistics, slashing .365/.517/.647 with significant contributions including home runs and RBIs. On the mound, he posted a notable pitching record with a 0.94 ERA. Scouts recognize his elite defensive skills despite needing to refine his batting for professional play.
Carlson slashed .365/.517/.647 with four doubles, six home runs, 34 RBIs, 33 runs and a 1.164 OPS over 31 games with Corona this season.
Carlson is a glove-first player who pitched throughout high school, with numbers up to 4-0 with a 0.94 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 22 games.
He dubs himself 'Billy the Kid' for his quick hands, and while scouts say his bat needs work, his defense is elite.
With this pick, the White Sox are signaling that they have confidence in their player development.
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