Highest draft picks in White Sox history as Chicago secures first top pick since 1977

Aug 11, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Former Chicago White Sox player Harold Baines is honored during a ceremony reflecting his Hall of Fame induction prior to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Oakland Athletics at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images | Patrick Gorski-Imagn ImagesThe White Sox got the most exciting news they’ve had in years on Tuesday evening, as the team won MLB’s draft lottery and earned the first overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft. It’s been nearly 50 years since the White Sox picked this high and it’ll be a unique opportunity to add a top player to an already-promising farm system. With the draft on the minds of Sox fans everywhere, let’s take a look at the five highest draft picks in White Sox history and whether or not they panned out.

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