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Craytor’s Big Leap to White Sox | Chicago White Sox News
Luke Craytor, a towering 6’5” right-hander from Virginia Tech, was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 9th round of the 2026 MLB Draft—pick 255. After transferring from Lafayette, where his ERA struggled, Craytor reinvented himself as a bullpen specialist at VT. His 2025 season wasn’t stellar (ERA over 8.00), but 2026? Explosive: a 3.16 ERA, 30 strikeouts, and just 9 earned runs in 25 innings, including a shutout inning in a nail-biting win over Rutgers. He’s the second VT pitcher—and second overall VT player—to be drafted this year, joining Brett Renfrow. With the White Sox’s deep farm…
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