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MLB Draft: White Sox Select Nazareth Academy INF Landon Thome, Son of Jim Thome

The Florida State commit hit .532 with 54 stolen bases this season and joins a White Sox trend of drafting local players.

  • On Saturday, the Chicago White Sox selected Nazareth Academy infielder Landon Thome with the 34th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
  • Landon Thome is the son of Hall of Fame slugger Jim Thome, currently a special assistant to the White Sox general manager; he committed to Florida State but could forego that commitment to sign with Chicago.
  • Chicago acquired the 34th pick from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night, trading infielder Jacob Gonzalez and left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert to Pittsburgh.
  • Named the 2026 Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year, Thome batted.535 at Nazareth Academy with a school-record 49 stolen bases. MLB Network analyst Mark DeRosa praised his "big-time hit tool."
  • Ranked the No. 19 prospect in the Class of 2026, Thome joins a White Sox pipeline that includes Nazareth product Jaden Fauske, selected in 2025.
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Journal Star broke the news on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
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