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Tennessee Baseball Signee Billy Carlson Drafted No. 10 by the Chicago White Sox in 2025 MLB Draft
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 13 – Billy Carlson, ranked as the best defensive high school shortstop nationally, was selected 10th overall by the White Sox for his athleticism and potential at a premium position.
- Billy Carlson, an 18-year-old shortstop from Corona High School, was selected 10th overall by the Chicago White Sox in the 2025 MLB Draft on July 13.
- Carlson’s recruitment shifted after Vanderbilt’s staff changes, leading him to flip his commitment to Tennessee in October and earn top defensive honors from Perfect Game.
- As a senior, Carlson hit.365/.517/.647 with six home runs, 34 RBIs, and demonstrated athleticism and defensive skills praised by Tennessee coach Tony Vitello and analysts.
- Perfect Game ranked Carlson third overall nationally and named him the best defensive shortstop, while scouts noted a 70-grade fielding and arm strength but suggested swing adjustments.
- Carlson became the third shortstop the White Sox drafted in the first round in five years, reflecting the team's emphasis on securing elite defensive talent at that position.
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Chicago White Sox select high school shortstop Billy Carlson with the No. 10 pick in the MLB draft
The Chicago White Sox went up the middle with their first-round pick, selecting high school shortstop Billy Carlson with the No. 10 pick in the 2025 MLB draft on Sunday. Carlson had a .365/.517/.647 slash line with four doubles, six home runs, 34 RBIs, 33 runs and a 1.164 OPS in 31 games as a senior at Corona (Calif.) High School. The 18-year-old, a right-handed batter, is 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds. “It was kind of a wild draft, so I was keeping m…
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