Sam Antonacci Earns AL Silver Slugger Nomination at Utility Position

Chicago White Sox rookie Sam Antonacci was recognized as an AL Silver Slugger finalist in the utility category following an impressive 2026 campaign. Antonacci posted a .370 OBP (eighth in the AL) and a .277 batting average while setting a White Sox single-season record with 29 hit-by-pitches. Providing versatile defense in left field and second base, Antonacci became a crucial gritty sparkplug for Chicago's offense.