List of Chicago White Sox first-round draft picks

The draft order is determined based on the previous season's standings, with the team possessing the worst record receiving the first pick.

[1] In addition, teams which lost free agents in the previous off-season may be awarded compensatory or supplementary picks.

[2] Of the 66 players picked in the first round by the Chicago White Sox, 32 have been pitchers, the most of any position; 20 of them were right-handed, while 12 were left-handed.

[5] Thomas was a member of the White Sox for 16 years, including the 2005 season, but was not part of the World Series roster due to injury.

[10] The White Sox have failed to sign three of their first-round picks: Danny Goodwin (1971), Steve Buechele (1979), and Bobby Seay (1996).

A bald black man in a vertically striped shirt, facing left, smiling and holding a red cup
Frank Thomas (1989) was a two-time American League Most Valuable Player , and was a first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee in 2014 .
Jack McDowell, speaking, in 2007.
Jack McDowell (1987) won the Cy Young Award with the White Sox in 1993.
Bobby Seay on the pitchers' mound, in his follow through motion after throwing a pitch for the Detroit Tigers.
Bobby Seay (1996) was one of seven players drafted by the White Sox from the state of Florida.
Kip wells in his wind-up, preparing to throw a pitch for the Washington Nationals, wearing uniform number 32.
Kip Wells (1998) was one of two players drafted by the White Sox from Baylor University .
Aaron Rowand, playing with the San Francisco Giants, stands in the outfield.
Aaron Rowand (1998) won a World Series title with the White Sox in 2005.
Royce Ring throwing a pitch, about to release the ball, playing for the Atlanta Braves.
Royce Ring (2002) was one of 14 players drafted by the White Sox from the state of California.
Brian Anderson following through on his swing, looking towards the left and the ball (offscreen) he has just hit. He is playing for the Chicago White Sox.
Brian Anderson (2003) was drafted as an outfielder by the White Sox, but later converted to a pitcher . [ 11 ]
Josh Fields, standing, looking at the camera, wearing number 22 for the Chicago White Sox.
Josh Fields (2004) was one of two players drafted by the White Sox from Oklahoma State University .
Courtney Hawkins waiting to receive a pitch at bat for the Lexington Legends.
Courtney Hawkins (2012) was the first of two White Sox first-round draft picks in 2012 who did not reach the Major Leagues.