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2026 MLB mock draft predicts White Sox will select top shortstop

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:11 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

2026 MLB mock draft predicts White Sox will select top shortstop

Summary

Kiley McDaniel's latest 2026 MLB mock draft suggests the Chicago White Sox will likely select a shortstop with the first overall pick. The analysis covers potential landing spots for top college stars across all 30 teams in the league. Insights from the draft will help teams strategize their selections as the event approaches later this month.

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Key Details

•White Sox expected to take a shortstop with the first pick.
•Top college stars' positions in the draft remain uncertain.
•Draft strategies for all 30 MLB teams are evaluated.
•Mock draft published on June 18, 2026.

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What they're saying

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Which shortstop goes No. 1 overall to the White Sox? Where do top college stars land? Kiley McDaniel plays GM for all 30 teams.
— ESPNby Kiley McDaniel

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