The Chicago White Sox finally enjoyed success from a homegrown position player in 2016. The emergence of Tim Anderson was one of the few bright spots in another dismal season for the Sox. With Anderson taking over at shortstop full-time, can the young player improve next season?
It would benefit the Sox greatly if Anderson is able to avoid a sophomore slump in 2017. Anderson finished his first major league season with a .283 batting average, nine home runs and 10 stolen bases. This came in 99 games played for the Sox. in 2016
Anderson’s emergence was positive sign for the Sox farm system.