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Infielder William Bergolla Jr. claimed the fifth spot in the 2027 South Side Sox prospect poll after receiving 21 of the 77 votes cast, accounting for 27 percent of the total turnout, as reported by Yahoo Sports. Bergolla narrowly edged out center fielder Jaden Fauske, who finished in second place with 25 percent of the vote.
Acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies at the 2024 trade deadline in exchange for reliever Tanner Banks, Bergolla previously ranked 15th in the organization’s fan prospect vote last year. His victory places him alongside four other top prospects voted on by fans so far in the series.
Current White Sox Top Prospect Rankings
With Bergolla taking the fifth position, shortstops currently occupy three of the top five spots in the fan-voted rankings. High school infielder Caleb Bonemer led the initial round with 71 percent of the vote, followed by Roch Cholowsky at No. 2 with 75 percent. Pitcher David Sandlin secured the third spot with 30 percent, while Billy Carlson placed fourth with 38 percent.
Bergolla’s selection at No. 5 follows previous fifth-round winners in the annual vote, including Sam Antonacci in 2026, Colson Montgomery in 2025 and 2022, Nick Nastrini in 2024, and Dylan Cease in 2018.
Kyle Casteel Joins the Round 6 Ballot
High school right-handed pitcher Kyle Casteel enters the ballot for Round 6 following his selection in the 11th round of the 2026 MLB Draft out of Butler Area High School. During his senior high school season, the 19-year-old posted a 10-0 record with a 0.64 ERA, striking out 103 batters while walking just 11 over 65 2/3 innings.
Although MLB evaluators ranked Casteel as the 162nd overall prospect prior to the draft, the White Sox selected him 315th overall before signing him to an over-slot bonus agreement. The young right-hander features a combination of power and strike-zone control as he enters Chicago’s farm system.
Overview of Round 6 Candidates
Several notable prospects remain on the ballot alongside Casteel for Round 6:
Jaden Fauske: The 20-year-old center fielder played 118 games for Low-A Kannapolis in 2026, recording four home runs, 48 RBIs, and a .250/.388/.360 slash line. Transitioning from high school catcher to the outfield, Fauske stole 46 bases on 56 attempts and drew 94 walks, generating a 2.8 WAR.
Kyle Lodise: The 22-year-old shortstop spent 2026 with High-A Winston-Salem, hitting .230 with 20 home runs, 77 RBIs, 42 stolen bases, and a .380 on-base percentage over 111 games. Lodise registered 92 walks and 141 strikeouts while accumulating a 3.6 WAR.
Tanner McDougal: The 23-year-old right-handed pitcher made his major league debut with Chicago in 2026 after recovering from early-season forearm tightness. Converting to a bullpen role across High-A, Triple-A, and the majors, McDougal finished the year with a 4.86 ERA and 53 strikeouts over 50 innings pitched.
Javier Mogollón: The 21-year-old second baseman batted .262 with 14 home runs, 57 RBIs, and 36 stolen bases across 91 games between Low-A and High-A in 2026. Despite missing time due to hamstring injuries, he returned late in the year to help Winston-Salem win the South Atlantic League title.
Cole Prosek: Selected in the second round of the 2026 draft, the 19-year-old infielder hit .545 with 18 home runs and 79 RBIs in 41 high school games. Prosek played primary third base and catcher in high school, though the White Sox view him primarily as a second baseman.
Landon Thome: The 19-year-old high school shortstop was taken in the first round after hitting .545 with seven home runs and 49 stolen bases. Thome, the son of Hall of Famer Jim Thome, is recognized primarily for his defensive skills and elite speed.
Joey Volchko: The 21-year-old right-hander went 11-2 with a 3.68 ERA and 119 strikeouts over 95 1/3 innings at the University of Georgia in 2026. Selected in the third round, Volchko pitched a complete-game victory during the College World Series against Texas.
George Wolkow: The 21-year-old right fielder batted .239 with 22 home runs, 100 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases over 123 games for High-A Winston-Salem in 2026, while striking out 179 times in 500 plate appearances.
Voting for Round 6 of the prospect poll is now open to determine the sixth-ranked prospect in the White Sox system for 2027.
