“A lot of bad things have been going on in Chicago. I’m looking forward to help make it safe again, and whatever I can do in the community to help, I’m willing to do it, and make Chicago a better place. I’m willing to buy in, and lend help to whatever I can.” — White Sox shortstopTim Anderson to The Athletic in February
For a 23-year-old still handling the adjustment to the major leagues and raising a young daughter, this seemed like wishful thinking. But as he's proved to be time and again, Tim Anderson is precocious, which is often a lot harder than it seems.