South Side Sox · Mar 19, 2021
2021 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 36: Bennett Sousa
Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Left-Handed Relief Pitcher
6´3´´
185 pounds
Age: 25
SSS rank among all left-handed relief pitchers in the system: 2
2020 SSHP Top Prospect Ranking: 36
2019 SSS Top Prospect Ranking: 58
While Bennett Sousa had a decent four years with the University of Virginia, especially in the strikeout department, his numbers were hampered by his relative lack of control. His senior season was a microcosm of this, as he posted a 5.23 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 23 games; in 43 innings, he relinquished 36 hits (.220 OBA) and 22 walks (11.2%) while striking out 61 (31.1%). When he was available in the 10th round in the 2018 draft, however, the White Sox couldn’t resist selecting him.