Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our post 2022/23 revision of our top 50 Chicago White Sox.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in Major League Baseball.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, the White Sox did not make the playoffs, and we had no new entrants.  For the first time ever, the only change was lowering a player based on the past year!

As always, we present our top five, which saw no changes:

1. Frank Thomas

2. Ed Walsh

3. Luke Appling

4. Ted Lyons

5. Red Faber

You can find the entire list here.

The only change was a first for us.  Tim Anderson had such a bad season, that he dropped from #43 to #48.  We have dropped players one spot before, this is unprecedented, especially for a team with as long as a history as the White Sox.

We thank you for your continued support for our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our post 2022 revision of our top Chicago White Sox.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the American League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, Chicago was not able to make the playoffs, but they were contenders.  There were no new entrants, though one elevation.

As always, we present our top five, which was not affected by the last season:

1. Frank Thomas

2. Ed Walsh

3. Luke Appling

4. Ted Lyons

5. Red Faber

You can find the entire list here.

Shortstop, Tim Anderson, climbed from #50 to #43.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our post-2021 revision of our top 50 Chicago White Sox.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball we look at the following: 

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the American League. 

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, Chicago made it to the playoffs but were unable to get past Houston in the Divisional round.  We have one significant jump in the rankings, and one new entry.

As always, we present our top five, though there were no changes.

1. Frank Thomas

2. Ed Walsh

3. Luke Appling

4. Ted Lyons

5. Red Faber

You can find the entire list here.

Current White Sox star, Jose Abreu, climbed to #20 from #17.

Shortstop, Tim Anderson, debuts at #50.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

Tim Anderson debuted in the Chicago lineup in 2016 and matured instantly into a dynamic force at the top of the order. He emerged with a specialized, aggressive approach at the plate, utilizing his elite hand-speed to drive the ball to all fields. His breakout reached a massive ceiling in 2019 when he stood as the undisputed batting king of the American League, securing the Batting Title with a .335 average. He was a model of multi-tool production, proving he could pair his contact skills with consistent power, launching double-digit home runs over five consecutive summers between 2017 and 2021.

The most impressive aspect of his tenure was the charismatic energy he brought to the diamond, which translated into back-to-back All-Star selections in 2021 and 2022. Anderson was a master of the "big moment," often serving as the tactical catalyst for a lineup that returned the White Sox to postseason contention. He wasn't just a statistical producer; he was a high-leverage presence whose "bat flip" heard 'round the world came to symbolize a rejuvenated franchise. At his peak, he was a premier offensive shortstop who could dictate the tempo of a game from the very first pitch.

However, the momentum of his career reached a sudden and difficult crossroads in 2023. That season, Anderson struggled through a period of profound regression, marked by a decline in his power and an uncharacteristic drop in his offensive efficiency. It was a challenging final chapter on the South Side, underscored by physical toll and a high-profile on-field altercation with Jose Ramirez that signaled the end of his time in Chicago. Despite the difficult exit, his years of elite production remained a foundational part of the team's modern identity, leaving behind a legacy of a player who, at his best, was as dangerous as anyone in the sport.

The White Sox declined his option after the 2023 Season. In Chicago, Anderson compiled 1,021 hits, 1,021 runs, 98 home runs, and a 2019 American League Batting Title.