One of the 20 non-roster invitees when the Chicago White Sox report to spring training on February 19 will be 24 year-old outfielder Jacob May. A native of the home of the Little League World Series, Williamsport, PA was formerly the third round pick for the White Sox in the 2013 MLB Draft.
May is a switch-hitting outfielder who is ranked eighth on the White Sox top 30 prospects list, is also considered to be the fastest player in the organization as well. That speed helped May swipe 37 bases for Double-A Birmingham in 2015.
According to scouts, May’s biggest upside at this point aside from his pure speed is his defensive ability in center-field.