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Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

It has been a great spring for the Lodise cousins, with Alex (Florida State) and Kyle (Georgia Tech) tearing up the Atlantic Coast Conference and hitting their way into the top two or three rounds. The latter wasn't scouted or recruited much as a Georgia high schooler before spending his first two college seasons at NCAA Division II Augusta, where he slashed .349/.450/.584 with 23 homers and 44 steals. He has posted similar numbers against better pitching as a junior.

A steady right-handed hitter, Lodise has a reasonably disciplined approach and uses the entire field. He hits the ball surprisingly hard for a 5-foot-11, 180-pounder, showing the ability to catch up to high-end velocity and homering over the batter's eye at Clemson in March. He did struggle with wood bats in the Cape Cod League last summer, so he may top out at 15 homers annually in pro ball.

Lodise has solid speed and the instincts to make good use of it on the bases. His baseball IQ also helps him make plays at shortstop, though his average range and arm strength make him better suited for second base at the next level. He might profile best as an offensive-minded utility infielder who also should be capable of handling outfield duty if needed.

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

Lodise drew little scouting or recruiting attention as a Georgia high schooler before heading to NCAA Division II Augusta, where he batted .349/.450/.584 with 23 homers and 44 steals in two seasons. Posting similar numbers last spring after transferring to Georgia Tech propelled him into the third round of the 2025 Draft, and he spent a month in High-A after signing for $922,500. His cousin Alex made a similar small college to Atlantic Coast Conference breakout, winning the Dick Howser Trophy at Florida State last spring before the Braves selected him in the second round.

Similar to organization favorite Sam Antonacci with his knack for contributing in many phases of the game without loud tools, Lodise has more physical gifts than Antonacci but a little less hitting ability. He's a right-handed hitter with a steady approach, using the entire field and producing surprising exit velocities for a 5-foot-11, 180-pounder. He did struggle in the Cape Cod League and hit .185 during his aggressive assignment to High-A last summer, so he still has to prove he can do damage with wood bats.

Lodise combines solid speed with a high baseball IQ, which helped him steal 20 bases in 21 attempts between college and pro ball last year. His instincts also help him get the job done at shortstop, where he displays average range and arm strength. He's a better fit at second base and could wind up as an offensive-minded utilityman who provides constant energy.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

Lodise wasn't scouted or recruited much as a Georgia high schooler before spending his first two college seasons at NCAA Division II Augusta, where he slashed .349/.450/.584 with 23 homers and 44 steals. He posted similar numbers after transferring to Georgia Tech this spring, propelling him into the third round of the Draft, where he signed for $922,500. His cousin Alex won the Dick Howser Trophy at Florida State after a similar small college to Atlantic Coast Conference rise and went in the second round to the Braves.

A steady right-handed hitter, Lodise has a reasonably disciplined approach and uses the entire field. He hits the ball surprisingly hard for a 5-foot-11, 180-pounder, showing the ability to catch up to high-end velocity and homering over the batter's eye at Clemson in March. He did struggle with wood bats in the Cape Cod League last summer, so he may top out at 15 homers annually in pro ball.

Lodise has solid speed and the instincts to make good use of it on the bases. His baseball IQ also helps him make plays at shortstop, though his average range and arm strength may make him better suited for second base at the next level. He might profile best as an offensive-minded utility infielder who should also be capable of handling outfield duty if needed.

Awards

SAL Player of the Week

Week	Team
08/24/2025

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	03/05/2026	SS Kyle Lodise assigned to Chicago White Sox Prospects.
	02/27/2026	SS Kyle Lodise roster status changed by Chicago White Sox.
	02/27/2026	SS Kyle Lodise assigned to Chicago White Sox.
	08/05/2025	SS Kyle Lodise assigned to Winston-Salem Dash from ACL White Sox.
	08/04/2025	ACL White Sox activated SS Kyle Lodise.
	07/23/2025	Chicago White Sox signed SS Kyle Lodise.
	07/23/2025	SS Kyle Lodise assigned to ACL White Sox.
	06/03/2025	SS Kyle Lodise assigned to College Workout.
	03/11/2025	SS Kyle Lodise assigned to Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
	06/04/2024	SS Kyle Lodise assigned to Chatham Anglers.