Connor and Smith stand out w2

The Trending on the Farm series will highlight player trends from the top prospects in the White Sox system as well as any other notable performances across all active affiliates. This edition will cover players participating in the Arizona Fall League. Last week’s piece can be found here.

Player (Position)Last Week (10/6 – 10/12)TrendBraden Montgomery (OF)did not play🩹Sam Antonacci (2B).188/.316/.375, .691 OPS, 3R, HR, 2 RBI↖Ryan Galanie (1B).083/.235/.083, .318 OPS, R, 3 RBI↙️Caden Connor (OF).294/.478/.353, .831 OPS, 5R, 2B, 2 RBI, SB↖Hagen Smith (LHP)3 IP, H, 2 BB, 5 K↖Tyler Davis (RHP)3 IP, 4 H, R (ER), 6 K↖Carson Jacobs (RHP)1 IP, H, R (ER), 2 BB, 3 K↙️Connor McCullough (RHP)3 IP, 2 H, 5 R (4 ER), BB, 4 K↙️Jarold Rosado (RHP)1.2 IP, 2 BB, 2 K↙️

From Braden Montgomery to Tanner McDougal to possible 2026 breakout prospects– a look at the White Sox Pipeline from my Newsletter Tuesday: https://t.co/pj7ssoat6J

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) October 16, 2025

Braden Montgomery – MLB Pipeline White Sox #1

Braden Montgomery did not appear in any AFL games last week as he’s recovering from his foot injury. On the bright side, a return to action may be nearing as he’s been spotted in the dugout recently during Desert Dogs games as of late.

Sam Antonacci – MLB Pipeline White Sox #11

Sam Antonacci homered in what was a relatively quiet week at the plate for the 22-year-old second baseman, although he did walk (and strikeout) three times.

Ryan Galanie

Ryan Galanie had a tough week at the plate, knocking just one hit in 12 at-bats. He did however have a few sac fly runs batted in and walks.

Caden Connor

Caden Connor had a very solid week offensively for the Desert Dogs while walking six times and just striking out twice. The 25-year-old was also successful on his lone stolen base attempt.

Hagen Smith – MLB Pipeline White Sox #5

Hagen Smith displayed better command in his second AFL start, sitting 93-96 with the fastball and 83-85 with his slider.

Tyler Davis

Tyler Davis rebounded after a tough debut outing, making two appearances last week.

Carson Jacobs

Carson Jacobs punched out two in one of his relief appearances last week.

Connor McCullough

Connor McCullough had a tough outing piggy-backing Hagen Smith last week.

Connor McCullough took over for Smith in the 4th inning. He ran into some command issues in the 5th leading to the runs, but he found his mechanics on the way out of the inning. The 4th and 6th were 3U/3D. #DesertDogs pic.twitter.com/IbHi0lUUIc

— FutureSox (@FutureSox) October 17, 2025

Jarold Rosado

After a horrid debut appearance, Jarold Rosado was able to get back on track last week for the Desert Dogs with two scoreless outings.

Previous Trending on the Farm:

TotF: Opening week in the Arizona Fall League

TotF: Barons go back-to-back, capture Southern League title

TotF: Barons advance to Southern League Championship, Charlotte’s season ends

TotF: DJ Gladney powers Birmingham’s offense, Noah Schultz to miss AFL

TotF: Riley Gowens and William Bergolla guide Barons to playoff berth

TotF: Hagen Smith and Christian Oppor shove while Caleb Bonemer has strong first week with Dash

TotF: Kyle Lodise breaks out, Caleb Bonemer headed to Winston-Salem

TotF: Braden Montgomery nukes the Blue Wahoos