Houser was a midseason addition by the White Sox that is headed for free agency after the season. His numbers don’t jump off the page, but most of his pure hitting ability is translating to his time with the White Sox thus far. Mead has quietly been very productive for the White SoxMead is quietly batting .286 in 26 games with the White Sox in 84 at-bats. Competition between these players will be a good thing for the White Sox moving forward. The cream will rise to the top, and Curtis Mead definitely deserves a bit more love than he has been getting since joining the White Sox.