It was also the team’s first season under new manager Rick Renteria following Robin Ventura, who chose not to extend his contract with the team after five seasons.
The White Sox missed the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season, and finished in fourth place in the American League Central and second worst in the AL respectively.
After another disappointing season in 2016, GM Rick Hahn and the White Sox decided to rebuild the franchise for future success.
During the season GM Rick Hahn continued his rebuild plan to trade away key players for top prospects.
Infielders Coaches BOLD denotes team leader Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases; BB = Walks; K = Strikeouts; AVG = Batting average; OBP = On base percentage; SLG = Slugging percentage; BOLD denotes team leader Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts