White Sox LHP prospect Hagen Smith allowed one run on two hits in 2 1/3 innings for Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, striking out four but walking five batters.

Smith’s command was a real issue here, throwing just 30 of his 62 pitches for strikes. He also sat 95.2 mph on his four-seam fastball and was down to 93.3 mph in the third inning. His slider was also over three mph slower by the third inning. Perhaps he was just struggling to get loose today, but this was a rough performance from the fifth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.