Oswego East Grad Noah Schultz Makes White Sox Debut in Front of Hometown Crowd

The 22-year-old left-hander took the mound at Guaranteed Rate Field, a 'surreal experience' for the young pitcher.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:23am

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Noah Schultz, a 22-year-old left-handed pitcher from Oswego East High School, made his MLB debut for the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Schultz, the White Sox's top pitching prospect, took the mound at Guaranteed Rate Field in front of a large hometown crowd that included his former high school teammates. While he ran into some early trouble, Schultz settled in and finished his debut outing with 4.1 innings pitched, 4 strikeouts, and 3 earned runs.

Why it matters

Schultz's debut is a significant milestone for the young pitcher, who has been a top prospect in the White Sox organization since being drafted in the first round in 2022. His successful transition to the major leagues is an important part of the team's rebuilding efforts, and his local ties to the Chicago area make his debut all the more meaningful for the community.

The details

Schultz, who stands at 6-foot-10, became the third-tallest pitcher in MLB history when he took the mound on Tuesday. He ran into some early trouble, allowing 3 runs in the first inning on a pair of walks and a single, but settled in to throw a scoreless second inning and strike out 4 batters over 4.1 innings of work. Despite the loss, Schultz's debut was seen as a positive step in his development as the White Sox look to him to be a key part of their future.

  • Schultz made his varsity debut at Oswego East High School almost 5 years ago, on April 14, 2021.
  • Schultz was drafted by the White Sox in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft.
  • Schultz made his MLB debut for the White Sox on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Noah Schultz

A 22-year-old left-handed pitcher who grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago and attended Oswego East High School before being drafted in the first round by the White Sox in 2022.

Will Venable

The manager of the Chicago White Sox.

Chris Getz

The general manager of the Chicago White Sox.

Brian Schaeffer

The head coach of the Oswego East High School baseball team.

Larry Schultz

The father of Noah Schultz.

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What they’re saying

“It was incredible, just a surreal feeling to be out there. It was awesome.”

— Noah Schultz, Chicago White Sox Pitcher

“A lot of things I was proud of, a lot of things to work on. I was proud that I was able to bounce back after that first inning, got ahead of hitters more. There were definitely nerves in that first inning.”

— Noah Schultz, Chicago White Sox Pitcher

“It was awesome to see all of them out there. There are no words to describe it. To see the support from the guys, it's something I'll never forget.”

— Noah Schultz, Chicago White Sox Pitcher

“My assistant coach used to call him a Ferrari because of how rare he was. We all eventually knew he was a once-in-a-lifetime type of talent.”

— Brian Schaeffer, Oswego East High School Baseball Coach

“It's interesting, you're always hopeful that he would get to a point like this. I have always tried to say if he makes it, not when, because so many things can happen. You try to prepare for the call and how I felt the last three days. It is 10 times what I imagined what it would feel like. You think it will be amazing and oh my gosh, the opportunity, it was 100 times better.”

— Larry Schultz, Father of Noah Schultz

What’s next

Schultz will look to build on his MLB debut as he continues to develop and establish himself as a key part of the White Sox's pitching rotation. The team and his hometown fans will be closely watching his progress.

The takeaway

Noah Schultz's MLB debut was a significant milestone for the young pitcher, who has risen through the ranks of the White Sox organization to reach the majors. His local ties to the Chicago area and the support of his hometown crowd made the experience all the more meaningful, and his successful transition to the big leagues is an important step in the team's rebuilding efforts.