Many fans were concerned about White sox prospect Hagen Smith earlier this season, but the 22-year-old lefty recently showed that he still has a bright future.
Few young pitchers have it all figured out immediately after turning pro. There’s a reason Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is, in many ways, a generational talent on the mound.
Skenes was the first overall selection in the 2023 MLB Draft, and within a year of being drafted he was starting the All-Star Game for the National League.