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White Sox prospect Michael Kopech finds fame 'surreal'

How does a minor league pitcher rocket to stardom? Well, if you're Michael Kopech, you start by finding yourself part of the trade for All-Star pitcher Chris Sale.

Throw in your reality TV star girlfriend, Brielle Biermann, then add a viral video clip of yourself throwing a pitch 110 mph.

Oh, and looking like you walked out of an Abercrombie & Fitch ad probably doesn't hurt.

So White Sox newcomer Kopech should expect things like being a buzz-worthy name on TMZ, right?

"Absolutely not," he said. "It's kind of surreal to have this much attention on me.