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Bonemer Concludes Arizona Fall League Campaign
Caleb Bonemer, the Chicago White Sox's No. 2 prospect, has finished his fall work and is preparing for the 2027 minor league season. The 21-year-old played his last game of the 2026 Arizona Fall League (AFL) season, according to MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra.
During the AFL campaign, Bonemer hit .286 with 14 hits in 49 at-bats across 13 games. His offensive output included three home runs, four doubles, and 12 runs batted in (RBIs). Those three long balls tie Bonemer for the third-most home runs in the 2026 Arizona Fall League season.
According to MLB Pipeline, Bonemer shares that spot with Baltimore Orioles prospect Vance Honeycutt and Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Chase Harlan. The White Sox prospect is also ranked as the No. 27 overall prospect by the same outlet.
Outfield Experiment Adds Versatility
A notable development in Bonemer's recent career has been his transition to the outfield. He gained valuable experience playing nine Double-A games in center field toward the end of the minor league season, according to MLB Pipeline. He continued that outfield work during the Arizona Fall League.
Prior to this experiment, Bonemer played primarily shortstop and third base in the minors. The shift to the outfield could open up another avenue for the White Sox organization as they evaluate his defensive future.
Strong 2026 Minor League Statistics
Bonemer's performance in the AFL capped a productive 2026 minor league season. In 132 games during the regular minor league year, he posted a .251 batting average and a .380 on-base percentage.
His power numbers were significant, with 37 home runs and 92 RBIs over the course of the season. This total resulted in a .930 OPS. According to MLB Pipeline, only four other minor leaguers hit more home runs than Bonemer in 2026.
Bonemer's ascent through the White Sox system included a Double-A debut in June. He played 71 games for the Birmingham Barons during that stint. His previous season featured a game against the Hudson Valley Renegades on May 5, 2026, where he rounded third base after hitting a home run while playing for Winston-Salem.
