Orlando Patiño enters the South Side Sox Top 100 prospect list for the first time at No. 88. The 19-year-old right fielder stands 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 190 pounds, and ranks seventh among all system right fielders.
Prospect Background and Signing
Patiño joined the Chicago White Sox as part of their 2025 international class, signing for $570,000 out of Venezuela. The organization secured the player late after intercepting him from the Los Angeles Dodgers, who believed they had already locked down the then-17-year-old.
Performance and Statistics
After a truncated and mediocre debut in the Dominican Summer League due to injury in 2025, Patiño returned for a standout repeat season in the high-level DSL. He demonstrated four-tool talent with potential for future power during his full campaign.
Over 48 games in 2026, Patiño posted a .315/.438/.462 batting line with two home runs and 20 RBIs. He recorded 28 walks against 31 strikeouts, went 10-for-12 in stolen base attempts for an 83.3% success rate, notched a .944 fielding percentage, and accumulated 1.1 WAR while playing 0.4 years ahead of the league’s relative age.
Patiño prepares to travel to the United States to participate in his first Arizona Complex League season.
