Here is a summary of the Chicago White Sox's 2010 season:
Record: The White Sox finished with a record of 88-74, which was good enough for first place in the American League Central Division.
Division Title: The White Sox won their fifth consecutive division title and sixth division title overall.
Playoffs: The White Sox played in the Wild Card Game against the Minnesota Twins on October 7, 2010. They lost 3-1 to the Twins.
Notable Players:
- Jake Peavy (P) - 9-8, 3.39 ERA
- Mark Buehrle (P) - 10-6, 2.77 ERA
- Philip Humber (P) - 12-8, 3.11 ERA
- Paul Konerkowki (1B) - .300 AVG, 24 HR, 86 RBI
- Jason Giambi (DH) - .277 AVG, 33 HR, 100 RBI
Notable Moments:
- The White Sox started the season strong, winning 10 of their first 12 games.
- Paul Konerkowki had a breakout season, hitting 24 home runs and driving in 86 runs.
- Jake Peavy had a standout season on the mound, going 9-8 with a 3.39 ERA.
Injuries:
- The White Sox were plagued by injuries throughout the season, including to stars like Mark Buehrle, Paul Konerkowki, and Mark DeRosa.
Notable Games:
- June 18, 2010: Mark Buehrle threw a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
- July 10, 2010: The White Sox defeated the Boston Red Sox in a thrilling 17-inning game, 5-4.
- August 28, 2010: Paul Konerkowki hit his 24th home run of the season against the Cleveland Indians. Updated: July 18, 2025 at 4:48 AM