Shelton's move to 1B, strong offensive AFL showing should help push toward Majors
Colby Shelton is positioning himself for a Major League call-up by expanding his defensive versatility, recently logging ten games at first base during his stint in the Arizona Fall League. The 23-year-old prospect, selected by the White Sox in the 2025 draft, previously played shortstop, second, and third base across various minor league levels.
His 2026 season included a productive run with the Winston-Salem Dash, where he posted a .339 average and seven home runs before moving up to Birmingham. Shelton concluded his Arizona tenure by earning Hitter of the Week honors for late October, highlighted by a historic stretch of driving in four runs in three consecutive games and a grand slam on October 29.
His hitting coach, Aaron Hill, attributes this success to Shelton focusing on timing and committing to his primary swing. Caleb Bonemer, a fellow White Sox prospect, also participated in the league with the Glendale team.
