Hagen Smith’s Dominant Debut | Chicago White Sox News

Chicago White Sox Today | 2 Minute News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Hagen Smith, just 23, is rewriting the script for rookie pitching dominance—posting a jaw-dropping 1.13 ERA in his first six MLB outings, allowing just one hit (a walk-off homer) and zero runs at home or in day games. Opponents are batting .400 against him, he’s walked only two batters since his debut, and his WHIP of .88 would rank elite league-wide. With two wins and a stolen win robbed by fate, Smith’s been the pitcher of record three times and is striking out twice for every walk he issues. Drafted when the White Sox were struggling, his arrival has energized a team desperate for pitching…