1998 Chicago White Sox season

The 1998 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 99th season. They finished with a record of 80–82, good enough for second place in the American League Central, 9 games behind the first place Cleveland Indians.

Offseason

 * December 10, 1997: Charlie O'Brien was signed as a free agent with the Chicago White Sox.
 * January 27, 1998: Howard Battle was signed as a free agent with the Chicago White Sox.

Opening Day lineup

 * Ray Durham, 2B
 * Mike Cameron, CF
 * Frank Thomas, DH
 * Albert Belle, LF
 * Robin Ventura, 3B
 * Magglio Ordóñez, RF
 * Greg Norton, 1B
 * Charlie O'Brien, C
 * Mike Caruso, SS
 * Jaime Navarro, P

Notable transactions

 * May 27, 1998: Jim Abbott signed as a free agent with the Chicago White Sox.
 * June 2, 1998: Aaron Rowand was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round (35th pick) of the 1998 amateur draft. Player signed June 12, 1998.
 * June 2, 1998: Mark Buehrle was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 38th round of the 1998 amateur draft. Player signed May 21, 1999.
 * June 7, 1998: Howard Battle was released by the Chicago White Sox.
 * July 16, 1998: Jason Bere was released by the Chicago White Sox.
 * July 30, 1998: Charlie O'Brien was traded by the Chicago White Sox to the Anaheim Angels for Brian Tokarse (minors) and Jason Stockstill (minors).

Batting
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; BB = Base on balls; SO = Strikeouts; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases

Pitching
Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; HR = Home runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts

Farm system
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Bristol