Introduction
Adam Trevor Engel (born December 9, 1991) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Career
Engel attended Loveland High School in Loveland, Ohio, and played college baseball at the University of Louisville. After his junior year, he was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 19th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft. He signed with the White Sox and made his professional debut in 2013 with the Great Falls Voyagers. He spent 2014 with the Arizona League White Sox, Kannapolis Intimidators and Winston-Salem Dash. After the season, he played in the Australian Baseball League for the Melbourne Aces. Engel played for Winston-Salem in 2015 and in the Arizona Fall League after the season. He was named the MVP of the Arizona Fall League after leading the league with a .403 batting average. The White Sox added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.
On May 27, 2017, Engel was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte Knights and made his Major League debut the same day recording his first MLB hit in his third at bat against the Detroit Tigers.