CHICAGO - AUGUST 12: Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox hits a home run in the first inning against the New York Yankees on August 12, 2021 at Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)
It wasn’t long ago that the Chicago White Sox were one of the worst teams in the Majors at producing the long ball. The team’s offensive success was coming from their ability to get guys on base and produce timely hits with runners in scoring position.
While the Southsiders can still play small-ball with success, a recent power surge has added another dimension to the offense which can provide huge dividends.