White Sox select UCLA's Roch Cholowsky first in 2026 MLB mock draft
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
In the latest 2026 MLB mock draft, the Chicago White Sox are projected to select UCLA's Roch Cholowsky as the first overall pick. The draft occurs in less than two months, and Cholowsky has emerged as the leading candidate following a standout college season. Additionally, three shortstops are expected to be taken in the top four picks. This set of predictions highlights the perceived talent influx at the shortstop position, which teams are prioritizing. The final selection order will depend on upcoming performances and team needs as the draft approaches.
- •White Sox are favored to pick Roch Cholowsky first overall.
- •Cholowsky is a standout player from UCLA.
- •Three shortstops are projected among the top four picks.
- •The 2026 MLB Draft takes place in less than two months.
- •Teams' final decisions will depend on player performances leading up to the draft.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Angels Linked to UCLA Ace Ahead of 2026 MLB Draft
- 2:30 PMCBS MLB — 2026 MLB Mock Draft: White Sox take UCLA star at No. 1 as three shortstops go in top four
"UCLA baseball has multiple players entering the 2026 MLB Draft this year. Shortstop Roch Cholowsky is the consensus No. 1 prospect going into the draft and is projected to join the Chicago White Sox organization. In addition to Cholowsky, UCLA ace Logan Reddemann is projected to be a top-20 draft pick this summer. In a […] The post Angels Linked to UCLA Ace Ahead of 2026 MLB Draft appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"The 2026 MLB Draft is less than two months away, and UCLA's Roch Cholowsky is the favorite to go first
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 7:00 PMAngels Linked to UCLA Ace Ahead of 2026 MLB Draft
UCLA baseball has multiple players entering the 2026 MLB Draft this year. Shortstop Roch Cholowsky is the consensus No. 1 prospect going into the draft and is projected to join the Chicago White Sox organization. In addition to Cholowsky, UCLA ace Logan Reddemann is projected to be a top-20 draft pick this summer. In a […] The post Angels Linked to UCLA Ace Ahead of 2026 MLB Draft appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- CBS MLBMay 29, 2026, 2:30 PM2026 MLB Mock Draft: White Sox take UCLA star at No. 1 as three shortstops go in top four
The 2026 MLB Draft is less than two months away, and UCLA's Roch Cholowsky is the favorite to go first
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