Inside Player Dev: Paul Janish on Futures Game, Hagen Smith, and Scouting Hit Tools

On this episode of Road to the Rate, Connor McKnight is joined by White Sox Director of Player Development Paul Janish to break down the organization's latest player development milestones. They discuss top prospects Noah Schultz and Braden Montgomery earning spots in the Futures Game, the rise of Grant Taylor in the major league bullpen, and what it takes to develop hitters who can handle elite velocity. Paul also provides insight on Hagen Smith’s reset and return, the developmental strategy around pitch usage, and how the Sox are identifying talent ahead of the MLB Draft.