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White Sox select high school shortstop that may be best defender in 2025 MLB Draft

With the 10th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Chicago White Sox selected high school shortstop Billy Carlson out of Corona HS in California.

Carlson is known for his standout glove. Many evaluators consider him to be the best defender in the entire draft class.

He is the No. 7 overall draft prospect on MLB Pipeline's list for the 2025 draft class.

Billy Carlson is an elite defender

Billy Carlson, who goes by the nickname "Billy The Kid," has a 70-grade glove on the 20-80 scouting scale.