Rikuu Nishida Fantasy Stats

Chicago White Sox rookie second baseman/outfielder Rikuu Nishida, who is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the team's No. 26 prospect, was recently called up from the minors by the Pale Hose, and he had hits in his first two big-league games. The 25-year-old Japanese native was an 11th-round selection by Chicago in the 2023 MLB draft out of the University of Oregon. With Jarred Kelenic being designated for assignment recently, it looks like Nishida will get the opportunity to serve on the strong side of a platoon in Chicago's outfield for the time being against right-handed pitching. Through his first nine games in the big leagues, Nishida has gone 5-for-24 (.208) with two RBI, three runs scored, no walks, and five strikeouts. He only stands at a mere 5-foot-6, 150 pounds, and has zero power. However, Nishida is extremely disciplined at the plate and rarely chases out of the zone. If you're looking for a boost in on-base percentage with some plus speed, Nishida might be worth a look off the waiver wire in much deeper fantasy leagues. Nishida is rostered in just 1% of Yahoo leagues.

Chicago White Sox infielder Rikuu Nishida is set to receive the call up to the major league roster on Monday, as he closes in on an MLB debut. Nishida was selected 329th overall in the 2023 MLB Draft and has steadily climbed through the system with improved production at each level. He is hitting .323 with a .833 OPS in the minor leagues this season while showing strong bat-to-ball skills and consistent on-base ability. The 5-foot-6 infielder pairs that contact profile with elite speed, giving him value as both a table-setter and a potential defensive utility piece. The White Sox open a four-game series vs. the Minnesota Twins on Monday, which could provide his first major league opportunity.