The 2024 season of Chicago White Sox will be remembered for being one of the worst in the history of any team in Major League Baseball (MLB), as he finished with a record of 41-121, which translates to a winning percentage of just 25%. For this reason, the whitelegs have moved in the winter market and announced the signing of the outfielder on November 20 Austin Slater.
According to the information published by the New York Post journalist, Jon Heymanthrough his personal account in Xthe player reached an agreement with Chicago White Sox in which he received a contract Big Leagueswith a guarantee of 1.75 million dollars annually. In addition, he would earn another 500 thousand in incentives.
NEWS: Veteran OF Austin Slater has an agreement for an MLB deal with the White Sox
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 18, 2024
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The announcement was confirmed by the franchise itself Chicago White Soxwhich will seek to improve its image in recent years, since between 2023 and 2024 the mark is 102 victories over 242 defeats, placing it last in the American League Central Division on both occasions.
Austin to Chicago 👋 pic.twitter.com/xIMJ0MybG3
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) November 20, 2024
However, the last campaign of Austin Slater It was not positive, since he went through three franchises (San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati Reds) and between all of them he accumulated no more than 84 games, with an overall batting average of .209. In addition, he was only able to hit six extra-base hits, of which four were doubles and another couple resulted in home runs, which helped him finish with 18 RBIs and 24 runs scored.
Chicago White Sox hopes to recover the best version of Slater
At 31 years of age, Slater has already accumulated eight seasons in MLBseven of them with the uniform of San Francisco Giants. There he achieved his best performance, especially for his defensive work as an outfielder. Although he never stood out for being a power hitter, he did have campaigns that can be highlighted such as 2021.
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On that occasion, the player born in Jacksonville, Florida played in 129 games, his highest in Big Leagueswith 12 homers, the same number of doubles, 66 hits in total, an average of .241, 32 RBIs and 39 hits at the plate.
It is for the moment the first movement he makes Chicago White Sox in the winter market in terms of incorporations. Weeks ago the organization decided to end its relationship with Yoan Moncada y Max Stassi.
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