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Hagen Smith Remains Intriguing Stash Target with High Strikeout Potential
Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Hagen Smith continues to showcase high-end strikeout potential at the top club in the minor leagues. While Smith's overall production has remained far from consistent, the young southpaw has continued to miss bats at a high rate, which has caused his stash upside to gradually increase. The 22-year-old joined the White Sox with the fifth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft and has quickly progressed through the minor leagues. Last summer, Smith spent his entire campaign with Double-A, where he struck out 108 hitters over 75 2/3 innings while holding a 3.57 ERA. However, during his first stint with Triple-A, Smith has posted a modest 4.54 ERA with a 47:27 K:BB over 33 2/3 innings. While his command needs to be stronger, Smith does not face much competition to earn a spot in the MLB rotation, which makes him worth closely monitoring in deeper redraft leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
