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Sep 6, 2019 · Mike Shirley, a long-time talent evaluator for the White Sox, was promoted to lead the team's Draft involvement and selections in September 2019. He said he loves scouting and wants to keep the organization going in the right direction.
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Jul 8, 2023 · Mike Shirley talks about the strengths and weaknesses of the 2023 draft class, the White Sox's preferences and strategies, and the importance of pitching and winning players. He also praises some of the club's recent draft picks and the high school talent in the pipeline.
Sep 6, 2019 · Mike Shirley is a long-time talent evaluator and scout for the Chicago White Sox. He was promoted to director of amateur scouting in 2019 and oversees the drafting and signing of young players.
Jul 16, 2022 · Mike Shirley, the White Sox's director of amateur scouting, talks about their flexibility, aggression and preference for pitching in the 2022 MLB Draft. The club has a limited bonus pool and a late first-round pick, but they are ready to pivot if the right player falls.
Jul 15, 2022 · Mike Shirley on White Sox Draft. July 15, 2022 | 00:01:00. Mike Shirley, Director of Amateur Scouting for the White Sox, debates whether to draft pitchers or position players.
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Jul 25, 2022 · Mike Shirley, the amateur scouting director of the White Sox, explains why he drafted 12 pitchers in 20 rounds, including a high school lefty with a $2.8 million bonus. He also talks about breaking barriers, over-slot signings and the club's pitching depth.
Sep 7, 2019 · Mike Shirley takes over from Nick Hostetler as the head of the White Sox scouting department, after working with him since 2016. He promises to continue the team's philosophy of drafting good players and building a strong farm system.
