White Sox Select Hagen Smith with No. 5 Pick in 2024 MLB Draft

The Arkansas left-hander, known for his high strikeout rate and powerful fastball, is the first pick of the Chris Getz era.

Smith led the nation in strikeouts per nine innings and had a 2.04 ERA in 2024.
The 20-year-old southpaw broke Arkansas' career strikeout record with 360 K's.
This marks the second consecutive year the White Sox have picked an SEC player in the first round.
Smith is expected to add depth to the organization's pitching prospects, which includes several top-10 pitchers.
The White Sox face pressure to make this pick count due to new MLB draft rules.