White Sox: Will 2018 Be The Peak Season for Daniel Palka?

White Sox slugger had a surprising 2018 season but can he build upon his rookie numbers to avoid a sophomore slump in 2019?

Daniel Palka was arguably the biggest surprise for the White Sox this past season. Palka was claimed off waivers in November of 2017 and broke the team record for pinch-hit home runs during his first year in the Majors.

Breakout performances from rookies are nothing new. They happen every year in every professional sport. White Sox fans have seen many rookies perform well in their first year. For Palka, coming off a season where he hit 27 home runs and 67 RBIs, his 2018 has to be considered a success.

Going into the 2019 season, however, Palka will have to follow up his…