White Sox draft Landon Thome, son of Hall of Famer Jim Thome: ‘Dream come true’

The Chicago White Sox selected shortstop Landon Thome from Nazareth Academy (IL) during the 2026 MLB Draft. Landon Thome is the son of former White Sox star and Baseball Hall of Famer Jim Thome. This acquisition is described as a dream come true. The draft pick connects the franchise with the legacy of Jim Thome through his son, who now joins the organization as a professional player following his time at the Illinois academy.