White Sox face decision on top pick amid positional surplus at shortstop
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:46 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Chicago White Sox lead the American League Central with a 47-44 record and have secured the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft. Analysts suggest that despite having Colson Montgomery and Caleb Bonemer at shortstop, the team should select either Roch Cholowsky from UCLA or Grady Emerson, a Texas prep shortstop. Opinions emphasize that these prospects are too valuable to overlook, even with the current depth at the position. The White Sox have not held the top pick since 1997 when they selected Harold Baines.
- •White Sox currently lead AL Central with 47-44 record
- •Team awarded No. 1 overall draft pick for the first time since 1997
- •Analysts favor Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson as top prospects
- •Colson Montgomery and Caleb Bonemer also play shortstop for the White Sox
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Why White Sox must ignore positional surplus with the top pick
"White Sox shouldn't complicate things with the No. 1 pick.
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