Some of the buzz ahead of SoxFest was about left-handed pitcher Noah Schultz growing another inch to 6-feet-10. The Oswego East High School graduate is the White Sox' top-rated prospect and No. 16 overall, according to MLB Pipeline.

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Former Oswego East pitcher Noah Schultz has been selected to play in MLB’s All-Star Futures Game July 13 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. Schultz is ranked as the No. 2 prospect in the Chicago White Sox minor league system and the No. 18 overall prospect in baseball.