Sam Antonacci’s penchant for plunkings boosting White Sox’ on-base numbers
By Vinnie Duber
Published on May 16, 2026.
Sam Antonacci, a White Sox rookie, has been hit by pitches in just 26 games since his debut in the majors, contributing to the team's on-base numbers. Since April 17, Antonacci's aggressive approach to base is credited with boosting the team’s on-basel. Since then, the White Sox have the highest on-battability percentage in baseball, at.353. Manager Will Venable credits Antonacci with a skill that he gets on base a lot of time and avoids being hit by pitch. His latest hit came during a win over the Royals, which left him with a physical issue a night later. The White Sox also had an impressive 15-homers in their recent series against the Cubs.
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