South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 89: Tyler Osik

Tyler Osik’s 2021 was tough overall, but his defensive versatility means he’ll always pack some level of promise.First Baseman

5´10´´

203 pounds

Age: 25

SSS rank among all first basemen in the system: 4

2020 South Side Hit Pen Top Prospect: 63

2021 South Side Sox Top Prospect: 47

Tyler Osik, son of former Pittsburgh Pirate Keith Osik, took a circuitous route through college. After spending his freshman year with Division II Coker College, he spent his sophomore campaign with Chipola Junior College (Fla.). He then transferred to the University of Central Florida for his junior and senior years. Of his two seasons with the Knights, Osik enjoyed a better year during his senior campaign in 2019 as he…