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White Sox draft Landon Thome in 2026 MLB Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 8:13 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

White Sox draft Landon Thome in 2026 MLB Draft

Summary

The Chicago White Sox selected FSU baseball commit Landon Thome with the 34th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Thome, previously committed to Tennessee, is the son of Hall of Famer Jim Thome. He had a standout senior season at Nazareth Academy, batting.533 with eight home runs and 49 stolen bases. Ranked No. 34 overall and No. 7 among shortstops, signing with the White Sox is expected. If he joins Florida State, he could contribute immediately, filling a need for left-handed hitters and depth at second base.

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Key Details

•Landon Thome was drafted 34th overall by the White Sox.
•Thome batted.533 with 63 runs and 49 steals in his senior year.
•He is the son of Hall of Famer Jim Thome.
•Thome was FSU's second-highest-ranked recruit for 2026.
•Signing with the White Sox is anticipated following the draft.

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The Chicago White Sox have drafted FSU baseball commit Landon Thome in the 2026 MLB Draft. His father played for them during his Hall of Fame career.
— Yahoo Sports