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Knights Drop Tuesday’s Opener to 'Shrimp 9-3

OF Micker Adolfo Launched His Sixth Homer of the Season
June 14, 2022

(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- Right fielder Micker Adolfo launched his sixth home run of the season, but the Charlotte Knights dropped the opening game of a six-game series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp by a score of 9-3 on Tuesday night at Truist Field.

Fisher, Sanchez highlight White Sox rookies

Strong bats with versatile gloves get first tastes of The Show
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November 15, 2021

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club. Things are heating up on the South Side. For the first time in

Knights & Tides Split Wednesday's Doubleheader

Collins & Adolfo Homer in Game One Victory
September 1, 2021

(NORFOLK, VA) – The Charlotte Knights and Norfolk Tides split Wednesday’s doubleheader from Harbor Park in Norfolk, VA. The Knights won game one by a score of 7-2 and dropped game two by a score of 3-1. The two teams were unable to fully complete game two, which went into

Adolfo needs second elbow surgery

White Sox outfielder to miss rest of year; Jimenez begins rehab
May 13, 2019

Micker Adolfo likely wishes he wasn't getting so acquainted with the operating table.The No. 18 White Sox prospect will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow and will miss the remainder of the 2019 season as a result, the organization said Monday. He is expected to be ready for the

Barons Win Fourth Straight Behind Big Sixth Inning

Adolfo sparks comeback with two-RBI double
April 19, 2019

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Birmingham Barons (8-7) ran their season-long win streak to four games with a 7-2 victory over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (5-10) on Friday night at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.

Smokies Stun Barons in Series Finale

Tennessee scores seven unanswered to claim series win
April 14, 2019

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Despite scoring the game's first six runs, the Birmingham Barons (4-6) dropped their series finale against the Tennessee Smokies (6-3) by a 7-6 final Sunday at Regions Field.

Smokies Down Barons Behind Big Inning

Flores battles through six in loss
April 12, 2019

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Tennessee Smokies (5-2) used a four-run third inning to march past the Birmingham Barons (3-5) by a 7-1 final Friday night at Regions Field.

Adolfo Sparks Comeback as Barons Rally to Beat Shuckers

White Sox No. 8 prospect delivers three-RBI double in win
April 8, 2019

BILOXI, Miss. -Micker Adolfo ignited a three-run comeback with a bases-clearing double as the Birmingham Barons (2-3) erased an early deficit to earn a 5-3 win in their series finale against the Biloxi Shuckers (3-2) on Monday night at MGM Park.

Barons earn split against Shuckers

Vizquel collects first win as Birmingham manager
April 7, 2019

BILOXI, Miss. - First-year Birmingham Barons manager Omar Vizquel recorded his first win at the Double-A level as the Barons (1-3) split Sunday's de-facto doubleheader against the Biloxi Shuckers (3-1) at MGM Park.

Dalbec, Dash highlight Carolina All-Stars

Salem slugger wins MVP; Winston-Salem boasts four honorees
September 13, 2018

The Carolina League crowned its champion Tuesday when Buies Creek defeated Potomac, 2-1, in a winner-take-all, one-game Mills Cup Final. Two days later, it's handed out more awards.No. 6 Red Sox prospectBobby Dalbec is Carolina League MVP, No. 5 Nationals prospect Wil Crowe takes home Pitcher of the Year honors

White Sox prospect Adolfo to have elbow surgery

21-year-old had been limited to DH duty with Winston-Salem
July 10, 2018

Micker Adolfo's career has already been blighted by injuries. Unfortunately, he'll have to add a major procedure to his long list of maladies.The No. 10 White Sox prospect will undergo Tommy John surgery in the coming weeks, the organization announced Tuesday afternoon. The recovery time for the 21-year-old outfielder is

Dash's Adolfo makes the most of limits

Studious No. 10 White Sox prospect nearing return to outfield
July 5, 2018

To signal the start of hard work ahead of the 2017 campaign, the Chicago White Sox gave players across each level an empty notebook. Using the notebooks wasn't mandatory, and Micker Adolfo doesn't remember getting much guidance on how best to utilize his.But the 10th-ranked White Sox prospect jumped at

Dash score franchise-record 19 runs in win over Frederick

Winston-Salem collects season-high 20 hits; Battenfield earns win in High-A debut
June 25, 2018

FREDERICK, Md. (June 25, 2018) - Behind a franchise-record 19 runs on a season-high 20 hits, the Dash dominated Frederick in a 19-2 win at Nymeo Field on Monday. Winston-Salem (4-1, 45-30) exploded for nine runs on seven hits in the ninth inning to reach the two historic totals. In that frame, Laz

Adolfo, Lambert push Dash past Wood Ducks in 5-3 win

June 23, 2018

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (June 23, 2018) - Behind a go-ahead, three-run blast from Micker Adolfo and a career-high 11 strikeouts from Jimmy Lambert, the Dash edged the Wood Ducks 5-3 in front of 5,683 fans at BB&T Ballpark on Saturday.Winston-Salem (3-0, 44-29) took advantage of defensive miscues from Down East (0-3,

Rutherford, Adolfo power Dash past Wood Ducks

Luis Robert goes 1-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base in High-A debut
June 21, 2018

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (June 21, 2018) - Back-to-back home runs from Blake Rutherford and Micker Adolfo lifted the Dash to a 4-2 win over Down East on Thursday at BB&T Ballpark to open the second half of the season.Winston-Salem (1-0, 41-29) scored in the bottom of the first inning against Wood Ducks right-hander Steven Bruce (1-4)

MiLB announces April Players of the Month

Each winner will receive an award from Minor League Baseball
May 3, 2018

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball today announced the Player of the Month Award winners for each of the 10 full season leagues for the month of April. Each winner will receive an award from Minor League Baseball in recognition of the honor.Indianapolis Indians (Pirates) third baseman/outfielder José Osuna

Adolfo named CL Player of the Month for April

Dash star led the league in homers and RBIs during in the opening month
May 3, 2018

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (May 3, 2018) - Dash outfielder Micker Adolfo turned a strong month of April into the Carolina League's Player of the Month award, the league office announced Thursday. Adolfo becomes the first Winston-Salem player to earn a monthly honor from the league since infielder Nick Basto was named

Adolfo homers twice in Dash double dip

Tenth-ranked White Sox prospect producing in spite of injury
April 26, 2018

Micker Adolfo carried the Carolina League banner in the Minor Leagues' first Player of the Week awards on April 17. As the month comes to a close, even with a lingering injury, he's showing few signs of cooling off.Adolfo belted a solo home run in the opener of the Dash's

Call, Adolfo lead offense in twin bill finale win

Winston-Salem splits doubleheader with Lynchburg
April 25, 2018

LYNCHBURG, Va. (April 25, 2018) - The Dash offense tallied nine runs on 16 hits-including seven doubles-to cruise to a 9-3 win over Lynchburg in game two of Wednesday's doubleheader. After falling 4-3 in game one, Winston-Salem splits the doubleheader with the Hillcats to set up a rubber game in Thursday's

Adolfo earns CL Player of the Week honors

White Sox 10th-best prospect off to hot start in 2018
April 17, 2018

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (April 17, 2018) - Dash outfielder Micker Adolfo was named the Carolina League's Player of the Week for April 5-15, the league office announced on Monday. This is the first round of Player of the Week awards in the 2018 season. In 11 games to begin the campaign, Adolfo hit .395 (17-for-43)

Jays' Guerrero earns Player of the Week nod

No. 3 overall prospect paces Eastern League with 12 RBIs
April 16, 2018

With each passing day, any questions surrounding Vladimir Guerrero Jr. become less about what can he do and more about what can't he do. The answer: not much.MLB.com's No. 3 overall prospect enjoyed a smashing Double-A debut with New Hampshire and in the process was named Eastern League Offensive Player

Prospect Roundup: Games of April 15

Padres' Ruiz takes McKay deep; Adolfo stays hot for White Sox
April 16, 2018

Theme of the day:Excitement in the PCL: The Pacific Coast League is typically a circuit with a lot of offense. Dodgers No. 2 prospectAlex Verdugo had that covered when his pinch-hit, three-run home run gave Oklahoma City a walk-off, 8-6 win Sunday, but Eric Lauer and James Naile showed that

Adolfo, Flores lead Dash to first win in 2018

Slugger finishes with a 3-for-4 effort; Left-hander tosses a quality start in win
April 6, 2018

ZEBULON, N.C. (April 6, 2018) - Behind a three-hit performance from Micker Adolfo and a quality start from Bernardo Flores, the Dash defeated the Carolina Mudcats 6-3 at Five County Stadium on Friday to seal their first victory of the 2018 campaign.Winston-Salem's (1-1) win over the Mudcats (1-1) also marks the first victory

White Sox reassign Jimenez, Cease to Minors

Cease, Clarkin, Collins among prospects trimmed from roster
March 14, 2018

Eloy Jiménez's time in Major League camp may be over, but he sure left an impression.Bothered by a sore knee, the top White Sox prospect hit .571 with two homers, a triple and three RBIs in four Cactus League games before the White Sox announced his reassignment to Double-A Birmingham on

Jimenez bolsters burgeoning White Sox system

Outfielder's star potential adds to excitement around South Siders
October 11, 2017

This offseason, MiLB.com is taking a look at the most outstanding campaigns by players in each system across Minor League Baseball and honoring the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization.While the crosstown Cubs currently cast a long shadow across