Though he won’t be mentioned in the same breath as Manny Machado anytime soon, Nick Madrigal could be the hit of White Sox camp if he lives up to the hype.
The 5-foot-7 infielder and No. 4 pick in last year’s draft was invited to major-league camp after a half-season in the minors and will likely get his first opportunity to play with the big boys Feb. 23, when the Sox open Cactus League play with a pair of split-squad games.
Madrigal doesn’t seem at all fazed by the challenge ahead.