Chicago White Sox: lineup and rotation patterns
What 2023–2025 Retrosheet data tells us about how the Chicago White Sox set their lineups and used their pitchers.
A record of past seasons, not a forecast: 2027 projections will be added once rosters take shape. About these team pages.
Our read on the Chicago White Sox
The White Sox gave more players a start than any other club in 2025: 32 different players started at least one game as a batter, the most in the league. They used 153 different batting orders, tied for third most, and at six of the eight fielding positions no one started half the games. Mike Tauchman led off most often, but only 65 times.
The rotation was just as open: 18 pitchers made at least one start, second only to Atlanta, and the top five made 65% of the starts. Michael Taylor started every game against a left-handed starter (100%) but 38% against right-handers. The club went 41–121 in 2024 and 60–102 in 2025.
Where the Chicago White Sox ranked in 2025
| Chicago White Sox | Avg | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 60 | 81.0 | 29 |
| Different batting orders | 153 | 135.9 | T-3 |
| Same order as previous game | 1.2% | 4.8% | T-27 |
| Most uses of one order | 3 | 4.8 | T-21 |
| Same leadoff as previous game | 60% | 75% | 26 |
| Players in the lineup | 32 | 24.4 | 1 |
| Games vs LHP | 38 | 42.6 | 24 |
| Lefty hitters vs RHP | 3.8 | 3.6 | 14 |
| Lefty hitters vs LHP | 1.4 | 2.0 | 22 |
| Starting pitchers | 18 | 13.2 | 2 |
| Top-five starters' share | 65% | 76% | 28 |
| Starts on 4 days' rest or less* | 27% | 31% | 23 |
| Starts after 10+ days* | 10% | 5% | 3 |
| Primary catcher's starts | 41% | 58% | T-27 |
| Players at DH | 15 | 10.7 | T-5 |
| Top DH's share | 27% | 51% | 25 |
Three seasons at a glance
| Season | W–L | Games vs RHP / LHP starters | Different batting orders | Different players in the starting lineup | Starting pitchers used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61–101 | 124 / 38 | 143 | 23 | 11 |
| 2024 | 41–121 | 122 / 40 | 154 | 29 | 17 |
| 2025 | 60–102 | 124 / 38 | 153 | 32 | 18 |
Who played where, 2023–2025
| Position | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | Yasmani Grandal (79) | Korey Lee (93) | Edgar Quero (66) |
| 1B | Andrew Vaughn (139) | Andrew Vaughn (121) | Miguel Vargas (55) |
| 2B | Elvis Andrus (60) | Nicky Lopez (72) | Lenyn Sosa (85) |
| 3B | Yoan Moncada (87) | Lenyn Sosa (47) | Miguel Vargas (76) |
| SS | Tim Anderson (117) | Paul DeJong (83) | Chase Meidroth (63) |
| LF | Andrew Benintendi (142) | Andrew Benintendi (118) | Andrew Benintendi (67) |
| CF | Luis Robert (141) | Luis Robert (95) | Luis Robert (102) |
| RF | Gavin Sheets (61) | Gavin Sheets (43) | Mike Tauchman (66) |
| DH | Eloy Jimenez (104) | Eloy Jimenez (57) | Andrew Benintendi (44) |
Month by month in 2025
| Month | Games | W–L | Games vs LHP | Different batting orders | Starting pitchers used | First start of the season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March/April | 30 | 7–23 | 8 | 30 | 8 | – |
| May | 28 | 11–17 | 7 | 26 | 8 | Josh Rojas, Tim Elko, Vinny Capra |
| June | 26 | 10–16 | 4 | 25 | 10 | Kyle Teel, Ryan Noda |
| July | 25 | 12–13 | 9 | 24 | 9 | Colson Montgomery, Will Robertson |
| August | 28 | 9–19 | 5 | 25 | 8 | Corey Julks, Curtis Mead |
| September | 25 | 11–14 | 5 | 23 | 7 | Bryan Ramos, Derek Hill, Dominic Fletcher |
Batting order and positions in 2025
Most starts by batting slot: 1. Mike Tauchman (65); 2. Chase Meidroth (28); 3. Andrew Benintendi (51); 4. Miguel Vargas (45); 5. Kyle Teel (20); 6. Lenyn Sosa (36); 7. Lenyn Sosa (24); 8. Brooks Baldwin (34); 9. Michael Taylor (42).
| Position | Next most starts (leader: see above) | Players who started there | Starter changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | Kyle Teel (57) | 5 | 76% |
| 1B | Lenyn Sosa (35) | 8 | 42% |
| 2B | Chase Meidroth (53) | 4 | 39% |
| 3B | Josh Rojas (37) | 10 | 37% |
| SS | Colson Montgomery (58) | 6 | 36% |
| LF | Brooks Baldwin (30) | 8 | 57% |
| CF | Michael Taylor (33) | 6 | 35% |
| RF | Josh Palacios (28) | 9 | 55% |
| DH | Edgar Quero (28) | 15 | 81% |
Against left- and right-handed starters
| Opposing starter | Left-handed | Right-handed | Switch-hitters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right-handed | 3.8 | 4.1 | 1.1 |
| Left-handed | 1.4 | 6.4 | 1.2 |
| Player | Bats | Start rate vs RHP (starts) | Start rate vs LHP (starts) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Taylor | right-handed | 38% (47) | 100% (38) |
| Andrew Benintendi | left-handed | 80% (99) | 32% (12) |
| Kyle Teel | left-handed | 54% (67) | 11% (4) |
| Edgar Quero | switch-hitting | 49% (61) | 87% (33) |
| Mike Tauchman | left-handed | 61% (76) | 24% (9) |
| Josh Rojas | left-handed | 45% (56) | 8% (3) |
Gaps may reflect timing, not a platoon (guide).
Rotation and rest in 2025
| Pitcher | Throws | Starts | First start | Last start | Median days of rest | Starts on 4 days or fewer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Smith | RHP | 29 | April 1, 2025 | Sept. 28, 2025 | 5 | 10 |
| Davis Martin | RHP | 25 | March 30, 2025 | Sept. 25, 2025 | 5 | 7 |
| Sean Burke | RHP | 22 | March 27, 2025 | Sept. 21, 2025 | 5 | 4 |
| Jonathan Cannon | RHP | 17 | March 29, 2025 | Aug. 6, 2025 | 5 | 3 |
| Aaron Civale | RHP | 13 | June 15, 2025 | Aug. 27, 2025 | 5 | 3 |
| Adrian Houser | RHP | 11 | May 20, 2025 | July 25, 2025 | 5 | 1 |
| Martin Perez | LHP | 10 | March 31, 2025 | Sept. 17, 2025 | 5 | 2 |
| Yoendrys Gomez | RHP | 9 | Aug. 12, 2025 | Sept. 26, 2025 | 5 | 3 |
| Rest before start | Chicago White Sox | League average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days or fewer | 27% | 31% |
| 5 days | 44% | 49% |
| 6 to 10 days | 19% | 15% |
| More than 10 days | 10% | 5% |
Catcher and DH in 2025
| Games | Team-games | Primary catcher started | League average |
|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 41% | 58% |
| Day game after a night game | 40 | 60% | 44% |
| All other games | 122 | 34% | – |
| Player | DH starts | Share of DH starts |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | 44 | 27% |
| Edgar Quero | 28 | 17% |
| Mike Tauchman | 19 | 12% |
Most common lineups in 2025
The most common exact batting order was used only 3 times (club average 4.8).
Lineup 1 (3 times, last on May 30, 2025): 1. Chase Meidroth SS, 2. Mike Tauchman DH, 3. Miguel Vargas 1B, 4. Andrew Benintendi LF, 5. Luis Robert CF, 6. Josh Palacios RF, 7. Edgar Quero C, 8. Lenyn Sosa 2B, 9. Josh Rojas 3B.
Lineup 2 (3 times, last on Aug. 11, 2025): 1. Mike Tauchman RF, 2. Lenyn Sosa 2B, 3. Andrew Benintendi DH, 4. Luis Robert CF, 5. Colson Montgomery SS, 6. Curtis Mead 1B, 7. Kyle Teel C, 8. Michael Taylor LF, 9. Brooks Baldwin 3B.
Lineup 3 (3 times, last on Sept. 26, 2025): 1. Chase Meidroth 2B, 2. Kyle Teel DH, 3. Colson Montgomery SS, 4. Miguel Vargas 3B, 5. Edgar Quero C, 6. Brooks Baldwin CF, 7. Lenyn Sosa 1B, 8. Will Robertson LF, 9. Dominic Fletcher RF.
Top nine vs RHP (4/124): Andrew Benintendi, Chase Meidroth, Edgar Quero, Josh Palacios, Josh Rojas, Lenyn Sosa, Luis Robert, Miguel Vargas, Mike Tauchman.
Top nine vs LHP (3/38): Andrew Benintendi, Austin Slater, Chase Meidroth, Colson Montgomery, Edgar Quero, Lenyn Sosa, Luis Robert, Michael Taylor, Miguel Vargas.
Our own calculations from Retrosheet game logs, regular seasons only: notes, methodology.