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White Sox 1st round pick Garrett Crochet says he’s ready for the Majors

2020/6/30
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In the 2020 MLB Draft, the White Sox selected pitcher Garrett Crochet 11th overall in the first round. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Crochet to discuss the events that led to him being drafted by the Sox, how he could have ended up with the Cubs, and why he feels like he's ready for the Majors this year.

(1:45) - The feeling on draft day, waiting to be picked

(5:50) - Comparisons to Chris Sale and how he learned to throw his slider

(7:30) - The story behind getting hit in the face by a line drive, breaking his jaw

(14:05) - Why he and the White Sox believe his best pitching is ahead of him

(22:20) -Being ready for the Majors right now!