Getting called up in the big leagues is every young MLB prospect’s dream, and Chicago White Sox outfielder Oscar Colas learned he had built the team out of spring training.
As he tried to absorb all the hard work that had brought him to this point, he knew who to break the great news to besides his teammates.
His mother.
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Oscar Colas of the Chicago White Sox poses for a photo during Chicago White Sox Photo Day at Camelback Ranch-Glendale on Wednesday February 22, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (David Durochik/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
The White Sox posted the moment Colas broke the great news, and he was surprised when a camera was trained on him after emerging from an office. With a big smile on his face, he said in Spanish, “I still can’t believe it.”
After hugging a few teammates and telling them he’d be traveling with them to Houston for Thursday’s season opener against the Astros, Luis Robert Jr. told him what he needed to do.
“Call your mom,” Robert said.
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Colas’ mother answered quickly.
“Mom, I made the team,” says Colas as her face appears on the screen.
When she heard the news, tears of joy immediately streamed down her face.
“Oh my god, I prayed to God for that! Oh, I’m about to cry. Thank god this is so great. Congratulations son, congratulations,” she yells in Spanish.
Oscar Colas #76 of the Chicago White Sox tackles the Kansas City Royals in the first inning during a Spring Training game at Surprise Stadium March 8, 2023 in Surprise, Arizona. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
The 24-year-old earned his spot after hitting .262 with three homers, six RBI and 17 hits in 65 at-bats in spring practice.
He is expected to be the team’s first right fielder after defeating Gavin Sheets in their spring training competition. Andrew Benintendi joined Robert in outfield after signing with Chicago as a free agent, and Eloy Jimenez is expected to play primarily in a designated hitter role.
The White Sox signed Colas to a $2.7 million deal in January 2022 after he spent three years between 2017–19 between his native Cuba’s Series Nacional and Japan’s Western League.
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Colas quickly made his way through the Minors last year, starting in High-A and ending the year in Triple-A.
Between last season’s three teams, Colas cut .314/.371/.524, including a 12-for-31 stint in triple-A with two homers, two doubles and four RBI in seven games. That got him an invite to spring training, and he didn’t waste it.
Now that he’s on the team, Colas’ mom knows there’s still a long way to go, so she gave him some advice.
Oscar Colas #76 of the Chicago White Sox gestures while rounding the bases after hitting a home run in the eighth inning of the spring training game against the San Diego Padres at Peoria Stadium March 11, 2023 in Peoria, Arizona. (John E Moore III/Getty Images)
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“Keep working hard to stay there.”
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