Charlotte Knights Manager Chad Pinder on Noah Schultz and Sam Antonacci

Charlotte Knights Manager Chad Pinder on Noah Schultz and Sam Antonacci

From The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien by Chicago Sports Network

April 14, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 1110

About this episode

Chuck Garfien interviews Chad Pinder about the rise of Noah Schultz and the performance of Sam Antonacci in Triple-A baseball.

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox Triple-A manager Chad Pinder to break down one of the organization’s biggest storylines: the rise of Noah Schultz who is about to make his MLB debut. Pinder shares his first impressions of Schultz, whether he was surprised by how quickly the left-hander reached the big leagues or if any key adjustments helped spark his early-season jump. He also takes us inside the moment Schultz got the call to the majors and the reaction from teammates. The conversation also dives into the hot start of Sam Antonacci, highlighting his baseball IQ, defensive transition to the outfield, and areas still needing development—while Pinder reflects on making a similar jump himself with the Oakland Athletics. Plus, updates on top arms Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal; insight on managing Shane Smith after his return to Triple-A; and a look back at Pinder’s own major league debut...that included a pair of coincidences.

People in this episode

Host: Chuck Garfien

Guest: Chad Pinder

Topics covered

  • MLB debut
  • player development
  • Triple-A baseball
  • White Sox
  • baseball IQ
  • manager insights

Keywords

  • Noah Schultz
  • Sam Antonacci
  • Chad Pinder
  • MLB debut
  • Triple-A
  • White Sox
  • baseball

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oakland Athletics

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