5 biggest mistakes that doomed the White Sox in 2022 and why

CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 12: Tony La Russa #22 of the Chicago White Sox walks to the dugout during the seventh inning of game one of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 12, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images) /

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 05: Elvis Andrus #1 of the Chicago White Sox looks on during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 05, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) /

2. Thinking that the AL Central would be a cakewalk again

The White Sox won the AL Central by 13 games last year and everyone thought it would be a cakewalk for them again this year. The problem was that the White Sox thought this too.

They have shown at various times throughout the season to be very lackadaisical. This has shown in baserunning (not being aggressive in trying to take an extra base, stealing bases, going first to third on a single to right field, etc.) and defense (not diving for catchable balls, poor reads, etc.) the most but it has also shown at the plate. They have the second-worst chase rate in the sport (32.6 percent).

By swinging at non-competitive pitches so often, they are just giving more momentum to opposing pitchers for having a quick inning. Of the top 12 teams in total pitches seen, eight of them are in the playoffs and another one (the Brewers) will end up two games out of a playoff spot.

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