White Sox expected to select Roch Cholowsky first overall in draft

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly favored to select Roch Cholowsky, a two-time Big Ten Player of the Year, with the first overall pick in the upcoming draft. The draft, set for next weekend in Philadelphia, follows a strong season for Cholowsky, who has impressed teams during pre-draft meetings. Previously, some projections considered players like Grady Emerson and Vahn Lackey for the top selection, but recent mock drafts return to Cholowsky as the likely choice. The White Sox currently lead the American League Central with a record of 45-41 and have the number one pick this season, marking a shift in their fortunes after years of underperformance.

• 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Latest mock suggests White Sox take 2x Big Ten Player of the Year first overall