White Sox are set to call up top pitching prospect Noah Schultz

Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show10mApril 13, 2026

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The Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show breaks down the Chicago White Sox's imminent call-up of top pitching prospect Noah Schultz, a local product from Oswego East who is expected to pitch in the majors soon. While the hosts express excitement about Schultz’s promotion as a symbol of hope and a sign of the team’s commitment to rebuilding through talent, Marshall Harris tempers the enthusiasm with a realistic perspective: the team’s dire offensive struggles remain the bigger issue. Harris reflects on past prospects like Garrett Crochet and Chris Sale, noting that while their call-ups were celebrated, they were often traded away due to organizational needs. He emphasizes that Schultz’s arrival doesn’t guarantee long-term stability, especially if the team continues to lack offensive firepower. The discussion also touches on the possibility of infielder-outfielder Sam Antonacci being called up, with Harris pointing out the contrast in fan excitement between arms and bats, and the financial realities of retaining different types of players. Despite the skepticism, the hosts agree that Schultz’s promotion is a positive step, especially given the team’s recent 1.27 ERA in their last nine games and the need for starting pitching help.

Key Takeaways
1

Noah Schultz, a local 6'9" pitching prospect, is set to be called up to the White Sox, marking a moment of hope for fans.

2

The White Sox pitching has been dominant recently (1.27 ERA over last 9 games), but the team remains dead last in offensive categories.

3

Past prospects like Crochet and Sale were celebrated at call-up but were later traded—raising questions about whether Schultz will stay long-term.

4

Fans are more excited about arms like Schultz than bats like Sam Antonacci, reflecting a systemic undervaluation of offensive talent.

5

The team’s offensive struggles remain the primary issue, and a strong pitching call-up alone won’t fix it.

Chapters
0:00
1 min

Noah Schultz's Call-Up Announcement

It's here. I was hoping to see this happen this season. I did not think it was going to happen this soon.

Highlight
1:00
2 min

The Pitching vs. Hitting Dilemma

Marshall Harris highlights the irony: while the team’s pitching has been excellent recently, the offense remains the biggest problem, with the White Sox dead last in nearly every offensive category.

3:00
3 min

The Context of Past Prospects

When these guys that we get so excited about... get called up, you're starting a clock that is not a favorable clock because it is the clock in which these guys end up getting moved.

Highlight
6:00
3 min

Sam Antonacci and the Value of Bats vs. Arms

The discussion shifts to Sam Antonacci, a potential call-up who represents a different kind of value—affordable, useful, and less likely to be traded, but also less exciting to fans.

9:00
2 min

Hope, Realism, and the Future of the White Sox

Despite skepticism, the hosts agree that Schultz’s call-up is a positive sign. The team needs both pitching and hitting, and while the future is uncertain, the moment is worth celebrating.

High-Impact Quotes
When these guys that we get so excited about... get called up, you're starting a clock that is not a favorable clock because it is the clock in which these guys end up getting moved.
Marshall Harris6:15
Viral: 88.0
It's here. I was hoping to see this happen this season. I did not think it was going to happen this soon.
Laila Rahimi0:32
Viral: 75.0
You don't have to pay a hitter like that. Sam Antonacci is not getting paid $100 million.
Marshall Harris7:13
Viral: 72.0
Speakers

Hosts

Laila RahimiMarshall HarrisMark Grody
Topics Discussed
White Sox Prospects90%Pitching vs. Hitting85%Team Rebuilding Strategy80%Prospect Call-Ups and Trade Risks75%Player Valuation and Contract Costs70%Fan Expectations and Hype Cycles65%Charlotte Knights Schedule60%Organizational Culture and Development55%
People & Brands

White Sox

other

18xMixed

Noah Schultz

person

12xPositive

Charlotte Knights

other

8xNeutral

Sam Antonacci

person

6xNeutral

104.3 The Score

other

3xNeutral

Garrett Crochet

person

3xPositive

Doug Flutie

person

3xPositive

Eloy Jimenez

person

2xNeutral

Chris Sale

person

2xPositive

Billy Donovan

person

2xNeutral

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