Reflecting On 2025 White Sox Team Statistics And Individual Leaders
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The White Sox wrapped up the 2025 season on Sunday in dominant fashion, defeating the Washington Nationals 8-0. Rookie All-Star Shane Smith tossed six shutout innings, while Miguel Vargas, Brooks Baldwin and Dominic Fletcher each homered.
With the win, the White Sox finished 60-102, their third straight 100-loss season but a 19-game improvement from last season. Beyond the wins and losses, several of their top prospects debuted and played key roles in the second half of the season.
Here's a closer look at the team's statistical leaders, with some analysis on what it means for the White Sox moving forward.
Team hitting stats
Statistic | MLB Ranking |
|---|---|
Runs: 647 | 27th |
Home Runs: 165 | 23rd |
Batting average: .232 | 27th |
OBP: .302 | 27th |
SLG: .373 | 28th |
Stolen bases: 85 | 24th |
Strikeouts: 1,364 | 15th |
Walks: 498 | 18th |
wRC+: 88 | 27th |
fWAR: 6.1 | 29th |
Comments: The end result was one of the least productive offenses in baseball. The White Sox had such a poor first half –– 32-65 at the All-Star break –– that their a stronger second half didn't change the overall standings much. The team lacked power, as just three players hit over 20 home runs, led by Lenyn Sosa with 22. Sometimes that can be offset by a group of high-average hitters and base stealers, but they also finished low in those categories.
Taking a positive perspective, it was certainly intriguing to see the White Sox rank in the top 13 in home runs, batting average, slugging percentage and OPS after the All-Star break. That's thanks to Colson Montgomery joining the team in July, as well as fellow rookies like Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero and Chase Meidroth making their debuts. Throughout the second half, the White Sox could put together a respectable lineup and compete in most games. It's also notable that they ranked middle-of-the-pack in strikeouts.
Individual hitting leaders
Statistic | Leaders (min. 120 PA) |
|---|---|
Batting average | Kyle Teel (.273), Edgar Quero (.268), Lenyn Sosa (.264) |
OBP | Kyle Teel (.375), Mike Tauchman (.356), Edgar Quero (.333) |
SLG | Colson Montgomery (.529), Lenyn Sosa (.469), Andrew Benintendi (.431) |
OPS | Colson Montgomery (.840), Kyle Teel (.786), Mike Tauchman (.756) |
Home Runs | Lenyn Sosa (22), Colson Montgomery (21), Andrew Benintendi (20) |
RBI | Lenyn Sosa (75), Andrew Benintendi (63), Miguel Vargas (60) |
Runs | Miguel Vargas (80), Andrew Benintendi (57), Lenyn Sosa (57) |
Hits | Lenyn Sosa (137), Miguel Vargas (118), Chase Meidroth (114) |
Stolen Bases | Luis Robert Jr. (33), Chase Meidroth (14), Michael A. Taylor (8) |
wRC+ | Colson Montgomery (129), Kyle Teel (125), Mike Tauchman (115) |
fWAR | Colson Montgomery (2.6), Kyle Teel (1.9), Mike Tauchman (1.4) |
Strikeout rate | Michael A. Taylor (33.8%), Colson Montgomery (29.2%), Brooks Baldwin (26.2%) |
Walk rate | Kyle Teel (12.5%), Mike Tauchman (11.7%), Miguel Vargas (9.8%) |
Comments: It's incredible to see Montgomery's name atop several categories, given that he played in just 71 games and got off to a brutal start in Triple-A. That doesn't reflect well on rest of the team, though only four players appeared in 120-plus games. Regardless, Montgomery looks to be a legit power source for years to come in an organization that needs it. The other standout rookie was Kyle Teel, who arguably put together a more well-rounded season than Montgomery, hitting for a higher average and leading the team in walk rate.
In terms of returners, Lenyn Sosa remains a free-swinger who won't walk much, but he more than doubled his previous season-high in home runs. Miguel Vargas took a notable step forward, too, and Andrew Benintendi had an above-average OPS+ (104) for the first time in three years with the White Sox. The big question heading into next season is Luis Robert Jr.'s production at the plate after an up-and-down season and whether he can stay healthy.
Team pitching stats
Statistic | MLB Ranking |
|---|---|
ERA: 4.29 | 20th |
WHIP: 1.36 | 26th |
Strikeouts: 1,286 | 24th |
Walks: 595 | 2nd |
Quality starts: 41 | 27th |
Saves: 25 | 30th |
Blown saves: 24 | t-11th |
FIP: 4.47 | 26th |
fWAR: 11.6 | 22nd |
Comments: The two stats that stand out the most here are walks and saves. The White Sox did themselves no favors by handing out the second-most free passes in the league, something that should be an emphasis as the staff is retooled for 2026. They ranked last in saves partly because they had fewer save opportunities, which is not always the bullpen's fault. But they were also 11th in blown saves, which shows some room for improvement with the bullpen. Grant Taylor and Jordan Leasure emerged as fairly reliable high-leverage arms, but the bullpen as a whole did not have enough relievers capable of excelling in those situations.
The starting rotation was in flux throughout the year due to injuries and effectiveness, but Shane Smith represents a major win for the organization as a Rule 5 Draft pick who became an All-Star –– not to mention fellow Rule 5 pick Mike Vasil, who was useful in several roles. Davis Martin made a strong case to keep a spot in the rotation next season, but a few spots seem to be up for grabs.
Individual pitching leaders
Statistic | Leaders (min. 20 IP) |
|---|---|
ERA | Adrian Houser (2.10), Dan Altavilla (2.48), Mike Vasil (2.50) |
WHIP | Martín Pérez (1.11), Dan Altavilla (1.17), Shane Smith (1.20) |
Innings | Shane Smith (146.1), Davis Martin (142.2), Sean Burke (134.1) |
Strikeout rate | Grant Taylor (34.4%), Jordan Leasure (30.1%), Wikelman Gonzalez (28.7%) |
Walk rate | Tyler Alexander (6.9%), Yoendrys Gomez (7.7%), Davis Martin (8.0%) |
Quality starts | Adrian Houser (9), Davis Martin (9), Shane Smith (7) |
Batting Average Against | Wikelman Gonzalez (.173), Dan Altavilla (.188), Martín Pérez (.196) |
Saves | Jordan Leasure (7), Grant Taylor (6), Mike Vasil (4) |
FIP | Grant Taylor (1.42), Wikelman Gonzalez (3.09), Adrian Houser (3.34) |
fWAR | Shane Smith (2.2), Adrian Houser (1.7), Grant Taylor (1.7) |
Comments: Like Montgomery on the hitting side, these charts display just how impactful Adrian Houser was in his brief stint with the White Sox. And like Smith, the Houser signing is a good look for the White Sox research and development team, as they identified him in Triple-A, helped him have a productive stretch, then flipped him for Curtis Mead and prospects.
Another notable stat in this list is Wikelman Gonzalez's team-best .173 batting average against. He was viewed as the fourth piece of the Garrett Crochet trade last December, which appears to have netted the White Sox four capable Major League players and potentially a star player or two in Teel and No. 1 prospect Braden Montgomery. The White Sox will also have an interesting decision to make with Martín Pérez, an effective but injury-riddled veteran with a $10 million mutual option for 2026.
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Jack Ankony is the beat writer for “Chicago White Sox on SI.” He has been with the Sports Illustrated network since 2022. He graduated from Indiana University's Media School with a degree in journalism in 2022. Follow Jack on Twitter @ankony_jack
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