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Over the last few years, we have heard the names of many of the Chicago White Sox top prospects but the name Yermin Mercedes was never one that was considered to be in that group. On May 3rd, 2021, the White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes was awarded the AL Rookie of the Month Award for April. He exploded onto the scene after posting a slash line of .415/.455/.659 totaling 34 hits, hitting five home runs, and driving in 16 runs in April.