GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Home run distances are not provided during Cactus League contests played at Camelback Ranch.

So, MLB.com is here to rectify that issue in the case of Jake Burger's two Spring Training long balls. They officially went a very long distance.

But it stands to reason that Burger’s connections wouldn’t be wall-scrapers. While already having a bat that plays at the Major League level, Burger, who went 1-for-3 in Chicago's 6-4 win over Colorado on Thursday,  also has dad strength now thanks to Brooks, his 3 1/2-month-old son.

“Oh, yeah. It makes sense,” a smiling Burger told MLB.com during a recent interview. “I’m holding the car seat all the time.”

Burger was selected 11th overall in the 2017 MLB Draft out of Missouri State University, and he didn’t exactly have a smooth start to his career. He initially ruptured his left Achilles tendon on Feb. 26, 2018, running to first base in a game against Oakland and ruptured it again while recovering at home in May.

After missing from 2018-20 due to injuries and the COVID-19 pandemic, fortunes changed for the better. Burger and his wife, Ashlyn, welcomed Brooks to the world, he debuted for the White Sox in '21 in Detroit and hit eight homers with nine doubles and 26 RBIs in ’22.

Now, the adventures of Burger have led him to first base, with work at third and second previously on his resume. Burger received an offseason text from White Sox assistant general manager of player development Chris Getz about the position adjustment, and Burger has been working diligently at the spot since arriving in Arizona.

“Third base and first base are very similar with how you attack the position, and I’ve been playing third base basically my entire life,” Burger said. “Probably learned to wait back on some balls that I’m coming through. Then popups, obviously, way different spin over there. 

“So, just kind of working on that and get that ironed out. I’m going to be as aggressive as I can no matter where I’m at.”

Through the first week of spring games, Burger seems to fit at first. There were two instances where routine popups involving Burger and his teammates fell near the pitcher’s mound and near home plate, with Burger being charged with an error on the second miscue.

It’s all part of the process, with Burger pointing to not calling off catcher Seby Zavala when he was camped under the second popup.

“I have to kind of give myself leniency on that and realize, 'Hey, you are at a different position. You have a different priority,’” Burger said. “Kind of learning that part of the position has been interesting.”

“Anywhere to find yourself in the lineup, especially to bring a bat like that with that kind of hitability and power combination, you got to be versatile,” White Sox Major League field coordinator Mike Tosar said of Burger. “The game has changed a little bit and guys are asked to play different positions. Jake understands that and is another guy who is going to compete.”

Could there be a spot on the Opening Day roster for Burger? His .537 career slugging percentage and .892 OPS against left-handed pitchers, albeit in 62 plate appearances, is intriguing.

There’s little question Burger possesses that game-changing power punch. His first spring blast cleared the back fence in left field at Camelback Ranch, while his second ricocheted high up off the center field batting eye. He’s playing for more than just himself and his White Sox teammates, with his wife and son the main focus.

“It’s one of the cooler things that’s ever happened to me in my life. It changes your perspective on a lot of things,” Burger said. “No matter what I do, I’m going to have my family back home that’s going to love me for who I am. It’s both the good and the bad. 

“During the good, they will probably humble me a bit. During the bad, they’ll pick me up.”

Brooks already is picking things up with his left hand, and Burger joked about wanting his son to throw right and maybe be a switch-hitter. For now, Brooks is providing his dad with a little extra strength.

“You get a minus-30 feet if I don’t have Brooks in my life,” Burger said. 

“I know from the other side he was a tough game plan,” manager Pedro Grifol said of Burger. “I want to see it every day, the way he goes about his business. He’s playing third, he’s playing first. This guy is a tough out."