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Listen in the appWhite Sox first-round draft pick Billy Carlson joins Chuck Garfien for his first in-depth conversation in Chicago. The Southern California shortstop opens up about his love for the game, why defense at shortstop became his passion, and the leadership style he brings to the field. Carlson also shares his draft-day experience, the excitement of joining a rebuilding White Sox organization, and the text he received from Colson Montgomery that meant the world to him.

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"Billy Carlson: Introducing the White Sox Top Draft Pick" is an episode of The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien. Runtime 13 min. Published September 11, 2025. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.