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Sam Antonacci Fantasy Stats

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LF #17

Healthy
Height / Weight 5'11"  /  193 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Feb 6, 2003 (23)
Experience 1 season
College Coastal Carolina
ESPN Eligible 2B, 3B, OF
Yahoo Eligible 2B, 3B, OF

2026 Rankings

Preseason OF72
Current OF38

Season Stats

SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS/G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS
2026CHWLF1077.436964991828363368167.268.364.393.757
Career 107 7.4 369 64 99 18 2 8 36 33 68 16 7 .268 .364 .393 .757

Game Log

TEAM OPP POS FPTS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS
Aug 11, 2026 CHWCIN2B7.040110010200.250.250.500.750
Aug 12, 2026 CHWCIN2B16.050310000010.600.600.8001.400
Aug 13, 2026 CHWCIN2B10.052200000200.400.400.400.800
Aug 14, 2026 CHW@DETLF4.021000000100.000.333.000.333
Aug 15, 2026 CHW@DETLF7.031110000100.333.333.6671.000
Aug 16, 2026 CHW@DETLF6.041000011000.000.200.000.200
Aug 17, 2026 CHW@CHCLF2.030000000100.000.250.000.250
Aug 18, 2026 CHW@CHCLF12.030100002110.333.600.333.933
Aug 19, 2026 CHW@CHCLF4.030000002100.000.400.000.400
Aug 20, 2026 CHWATLLF0.040000000100.000.000.000.000
Last 10 68.0 36 5 8 3 0 0 2 5 10 2 0 .222 .349 .306 .654

Sam Antonacci News

Sam Antonacci  • LF  •  White Sox

Sam Antonacci a Speed and Batting Average Asset to Target on the Waiver Wire

Across 361 plate appearances entering play on Sunday, Chicago White Sox outfielder/second baseman Sam Antonacci had hit .279/.369/.413 with eight home runs, 32 RBI, 58 runs scored, and 14 stolen bases. The 23-year-old does not profile as a high-end power source, as he's posted just a 6.6% barrel rate and a 36.3% hard-hit rate. The lefty swinger has also logged just a .519 OPS against left-handed pitching this season, which has led the White Sox to deploy him in a big-side platoon role. However, Antonacci has displayed an impressive plate approach for a young player, limiting his strikeout rate to 15.8%. He also offers high-end speed that helps him run a high batting average on balls in play. As a quality source of batting average, stolen bases, and runs scored, Antonacci profiles as a must-add waiver wire target across most league formats.
Aug 2   
Sam Antonacci  • LF  •  White Sox

Sam Antonacci's Five-Category Value Makes Him a Must-Add

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Sam Antonacci has already made himself useful across all five standard fantasy categories. He is batting .278/.370/.408 with seven home runs, 30 RBI, 52 runs, and 13 stolen bases through 284 at-bats. The power is not a carrying tool, but it does not have to be when Antonacci is reaching base, running, and scoring this often. His .287 expected average and 15.5% strikeout rate also support the batting-average contribution. Antonacci has continued to lead off while moving between second base and left field, and Yahoo eligibility at second base, third base, and outfield makes him easy to fit into a fantasy lineup. He is still sitting on the waiver wire in 54% of Yahoo leagues. RotoBaller ranks him 27th among its current waiver options and recommends him for leagues of 10 teams or deeper. Antonacci should be treated as a must-add wherever his blend of average, speed, runs, and positional flexibility is still available.
Jul 24   
Sam Antonacci  • LF  •  White Sox

Sam Antonacci Is Too Useful to Leave on the Waiver Wire

Chicago White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci is still available in more than half of Yahoo leagues despite batting .285 with seven home runs, 50 runs, 29 RBI, and 13 steals across 270 at-bats. He homered on Friday, July 17, then went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Saturday. That is not a reason to jump off. Antonacci owns a .376 on-base percentage and has struck out in just 15.3% of his 313 plate appearances. That contact, plus a regular turn atop Chicago's lineup, keeps the runs and steals coming. The power is not big, but it is no longer empty, either. Seven homers work just fine alongside 13 steals and 50 runs. Antonacci also qualifies at second base, third base, and the outfield. At 47% rostered on Yahoo, he should not be sitting on the wire in competitive 10-team leagues.
Jul 19   
Sam Antonacci  • LF  •  White Sox

Sam Antonacci a Top Speed Target Off Waivers?

Chicago White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci has played his way into the top waiver mix for managers needing speed, average, and runs. The 23-year-old is hitting .289 with five home runs, 46 runs, 25 RBI, and 12 steals over 253 at-bats. The profile is not built around big power, but it is not empty speed either. Antonacci owns a .380 OBP, has struck out just 15.3% of the time, and brings useful 2B/3B/OF eligibility. That makes him easier to fit than a lot of speed-first waiver options. His 7.5% barrel rate and .370 xwOBA give the bat enough support to keep him in lineups, even if fantasy managers should not expect a major home run jump. With a 47% Yahoo roster rate, Antonacci should be added in most competitive leagues. RotoBaller's latest waiver rankings back him as an add in 10-team formats.
Jul 10   
Sam Antonacci  • LF  •  White Sox

Sam Antonacci a Must-Add, Multi-Category Contributor

Chicago White Sox rookie infielder/outfielder Sam Antonacci has made an immediate impact in fantasy baseball in his first year in the big leagues in multiple categories, and he should be rostered in more than 53% of Yahoo leagues. Through his first 67 games and 271 plate appearances, Antonacci is slashing .299/.394/.433 with an .827 OPS, five home runs, 12 doubles, two triples, 24 RBI, 11 stolen bases, and 45 runs scored for Chicago. The 23-year-old former fifth-rounder in 2024 out of Coastal Carolina University is one of many reasons the Pale Hose have had a huge turnaround in 2026. Since the start of June, Antonacci has been heating up, too, going 31-for-93 (.333) with four home runs, seven doubles, 11 RBI, 22 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 25 games across 109 plate appearances. His underlying metrics support his strong start in his first year in the big leagues, too, as he currently has an xBA of .301 and an xwOBA of .372 (wOBA of .370). Antonacci can help make your fantasy team better in a variety of ways, and he's eligible at second base, third base, and the outfield in Yahoo leagues.
Jul 3   
Sam Antonacci  • LF  •  White Sox

Sam Antonacci Settling in as Leadoff Hitter, Can Be a Multi-Category Addition

Chicago White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci has become a fixture at the top of the exciting young lineup on the South Side. Antonacci is hitting .307 with five doubles, three homers, nine walks, and four stolen bases. He has a .386 wOBA and a .466 SLG, showing he has some very solid power to go with his speed. Antonacci is up to four homers and 11 stolen bases on the season and has scored 37 runs as well. Especially against righties, Antonacci can be a solid source of run creation with the potential to pick up power numbers and add solid stolen base production. He still has multi-positional eligibility in many formats and can be a versatile way to fill in your roster with the potential to contribute across the board, while not hurting your roster in any category.
Jun 26   
Sam Antonacci  • LF  •  White Sox

Sam Antonacci a Must-Add Waiver-Wire Target Ahead of Second-Half Breakout?

Across 235 plate appearances in 2026, Chicago White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci has hit .291/.391/.422 with four home runs, 22 RBI, 37 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases. The 23-year-old does not project to provide fantasy managers with much power, as he owns a 36.4% hard-hit rate and slugged just five home runs across 519 minor league plate appearances in 2025. Still, Antonacci has established himself as the near-everyday leadoff hitter in an underrated White Sox lineup. He's also struck out in just 15.7% of his plate appearances. Between his ability to hit for average and steal bases, Antonacci has a clear use case for deeper league fantasy managers. In leagues where he remains available, Antonacci profiles as a potential breakout candidate to target on the waiver wire.
Jun 22   
Sam Antonacci  • LF  •  White Sox

Sam Antonacci Offering Useful Speed and Runs Off the Waiver Wire

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Sam Antonacci is becoming a useful waiver-wire option for fantasy managers looking for speed and run production. On the season, the 23-year-old is hitting .278 with two home runs, 17 RBI, 32 runs, nine stolen bases, and a .760 OPS over 208 plate appearances. Antonacci has also taken a step forward over his last 15 games, batting .293 with 12 runs, one homer, seven RBI, and two steals. The power ceiling is limited, so Antonacci is not the optimal target for managers chasing home runs. However, his batting average, on-base skills, speed, and multi-position eligibility in some formats give him practical value in category leagues. His 23% Yahoo roster rate still leaves him available in plenty of formats, making him worth a look for fantasy managers who need runs, steals, a boost in batting average, and flexible positional eligibility.
Jun 16   
Sam Antonacci  • LF  •  White Sox

Sam Antonacci Gaining Momentum as Emerging Waiver-Wire Option

White Sox rookie outfielder Sam Antonacci has put together an excellent start to his first MLB season, slashing .286/.386/.379 and working his way into everyday lineups. He is hitting .348 in June and appears to be continuing his upward trend with three multi-hit games in his last six outings. He has also added eight stolen bases in 48 games and profiles as a contact-first hitter from the left side. Fantasy managers should take advantage of the opportunity to add him as he looks to build on his early success. His playing time has become more stable as he continues to earn trust within the White Sox lineup.
Jun 7   
Sam Antonacci  • LF  •  White Sox

Sam Antonacci Remains a Solid Deep-League Waiver Wire Target Despite Lack of Power

Across 162 plate appearances since being promoted to the big leagues in mid-April, Chicago White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci is hitting .275/.369/.362 with one home run, 13 RBI, 23 runs scored, and eight stolen bases. The 23-year-old hit just five home runs across 519 minor league plate appearances in 2025, so he appears unlikely to provide fantasy managers with much power any time soon. However, Antonacci has consistently shown an ability to put the ball in play and has spent considerable time in the leadoff spot for Chicago since making his MLB debut. Antonacci stole 48 bases in the minors in 2025, so he may just be scratching the surface of his speed potential in the big leagues. As long as he can continue to get on base at a solid clip, Antonacci should rack up runs and stolen bases for fantasy managers and is worth a look on the waiver wire.
Jun 1   
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