White Sox prospect Grant Cleavinger excels in early professional games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:23 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Grant Cleavinger, a left-handed pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, has made a strong start to his professional career after going undrafted. In his opening nine appearances for Low-A Kannapolis, Cleavinger has thrown 10 innings, allowing just one run, with a 0.90 ERA and an impressive 24 strikeouts. The White Sox signed Cleavinger after his college career at Nebraska, where he struggled with a 7.83 ERA. His performance in the minors indicates he could be a significant addition to the team's bullpen.
- •Cleavinger, 22, signed as an undrafted free agent from Nebraska.
- •He has recorded a 0.30 WHIP and 0.90 ERA in the minors.
- •Cleavinger struck out 24 of 33 batters faced so far.
- •He may soon be promoted to Winston-Salem if his form continues.
- •The White Sox have a history of developing talent from undrafted players.
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"Grant Cleavinger went undrafted out of Nebraska, but the 22-year-old left-hander has been nothing short of dominant to begin his professional career with the White Sox.
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