MESA, Ariz. — Derek Shomon sees an exciting White Sox offense that is balanced with power and contact this year.That’d be a welcome improvement from a woeful offense last season that finished near the bottom of many major offensive categories.“We have some guys that can slug this year, we have some guys that are willing to play the small game and take advantage of a third baseman being back,” Shomon said. “…It’s not an all slug offense, it’s not a necessarily BABIP [batting average on balls in play] offense. You kind of got this well-rounded thing in place. That’s exciting, right? So, you have multiple solutions.”The Sox displayed much offense in early-game action Friday in their 8-1 win over the Cubs in the Cactus League opener.”It’s exciting,” Sox manager Will Venable said, noting a strong day from several newcomers, including a double from Munetaka Murakami and home runs from Austin Hays and Sam Antonacci. “We’re excited to be able to add those guys to our offense and to come out the first day and put a couple nice swings on the ball was great and those guys are going to be in the middle of our lineup all year, so it’s exciting to see.” The first White Sox home run of Spring Training belongs to Austin Hays! pic.twitter.com/38WVCfaSyy— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) February 20, 2026 The Sox are hoping the additions of Murakami, Hays, plus utilityman Luisangel Acuña, who did not play Friday, can help boost the offensive this year.The…
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