We have all heard the classic tale—a player gets traded; faces their former team on the diamond, takes his revenge, and makes the former team regret letting them go. But on Tuesday, Eloy Jimenez made this cliché happen. He was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Orioles, and the way the White Sox are playing, he sure isn’t mad about their decision. 

Jiminez stepped up to bat against the Orioles, with bases loaded in the second inning. By then the Orioles were already leading with 4-0 but it doesn’t mean that Jiminez would give up any chance to put the game out of reach for the Sox early. He took a big swing, sending it skyward to the shallow left near the foul line. It looked like a straightforward out—for a split second. But what happened next was the textbook definition of “going full White Sox.” And broadcaster Kevin Brown perfectly summed up the White Sox season, in just one call!

Chicago White Sox’s embarrassing collision highlights season of struggles

After Jimenez lofted the shallow pop to the left field, what should have followed was a routine catch. After all, this isn’t anyone’s first stint at the diamond. But what happened next was embarrassing, to say the least. Jacob Amaya, Miguel Vargas, and Andrew Benintendi were headed toward the ball. You can almost sense the tension, right? But they didn’t!

Vargas although took some charge and asked Amaya to call it off, and he retreated. But Benintendi knew better, so he continued running and bashed head-on with Vargas. Both players were in visible pain and on the ground, as the ball slowly entered the foul territory. And as the entire chaos played out, Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown delivered one of the most epic calls of the year, “Oh no. Oh my goodness. The White Sox have just gone full White Sox.”

After the collision, Vargas had to leave the game, prompting Lenyn Sosa to shift from second to third base, while Brooks Baldwin took over at second. Currently, it seems the Chicago White Sox are grappling with their disappointments, as victories have been elusive for them this season.

Chicago White Sox are on track for a record-breaking dismal season

The way history is unfolding at MLB for the Chicago White Sox, it’s not something to put on a highlight reel. The Chicago White Sox are becoming one of the most flawed and ominous teams according to most, least on paper. Because if one were to look at their records this year, the team’s already there. And the head-banging incident just showcased their issue—themselves! 

Losing has been a constant for the team, but that’s just one issue on a list as long as the Dead Sea Scrolls—ranging from ownership challenges to an overwhelmed general manager. The team’s current position is brutal; they now sit at 31-109, a staggering 39.5 games out of even fourth place. To put that in perspective, the 1916 Philadelphia Athletics finished their season 36-117, a winning percentage of .235. And if you were to compare with the modern-day record, well, in 1962, the New York Mets suffered the most losses in a season with a 40-120 record. 

Right now, it would take a monumental effort by the Chicago White Sox to surpass both of their marks. But seems like they are just continuing their season of distress for now. But who knows, maybe we will see a phoenix rise from the ashes scenario. Do you think this is even a possibility? Let us know!