Throughout baseball, the loss of the 2020 minor league season created a huge ripple effect for player development.
This was most evident for minor leaguers drafted in 2019. Having experienced only a taste of minor league action during their freshman campaigns, many prospects were looking forward to establishing themselves. One such player was White Sox outfielder Chase Krogman.
The White Sox selected the sweet-swinging Krogman in the 34th round, but don’t be jaded by the seemingly nondescript draft position. By negotiating a $190,000 signing bonus, the Pale Hose were able to entice Krogman to forego a college commitment to Missouri State.