Road to The Rate: A Minor League Podcast

Road to The Rate: A Minor League Podcast
Podcast Description
The road to 35th and Shields starts here. Road to The Rate is your all-access look at the future of the Chicago White Sox, hosted by Connor McKnight. We spotlight the rising stars across the Sox’s farm system — from Charlotte to Birmingham, Winston-Salem to Kannapolis — with in-depth analysis, exclusive interviews, and scouting insights.
If you’re passionate about player development, prospect rankings, and the next wave of talent headed to Rate Field, this is your show. Whether it’s draft picks making their pro debut or Triple-A standouts knocking on the door, Road to The Rate tracks every step of the Sox farm system on their way to The Show.
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The podcast centers on topics such as player development, prospect analysis, and team-building philosophies. Example episodes cover draft pick performances, insights into standout Triple-A players, and interviews with key organizational figures like Paul Janish, discussing analytics and development routines that prepare players for the major leagues.

The road to 35th and Shields starts here. Road to The Rate is your all-access look at the future of the Chicago White Sox, hosted by Connor McKnight. We spotlight the rising stars across the Sox’s farm system — from Charlotte to Birmingham, Winston-Salem to Kannapolis — with in-depth analysis, exclusive interviews, and scouting insights.
If you’re passionate about player development, prospect rankings, and the next wave of talent headed to Rate Field, this is your show. Whether it’s draft picks making their pro debut or Triple-A standouts knocking on the door, Road to The Rate tracks every step of the Sox farm system on their way to The Show.
Connor McKnight is joined by Caden Connor and Sam Antonacci from the Birmingham Barons as they battle for another Southern League title. The guys share what makes this team so tough to play against, how they’ve adjusted to new levels of competition, and why the Barons’ clubhouse culture has been special all season long. They also talk about their individual growth, the keys to their approach at the plate, and what’s ahead with the Arizona Fall League.

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