White Sox select Roch Cholowsky first overall in 2026 MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The 2026 MLB Draft commenced in Philadelphia on July 11, with the Chicago White Sox selecting Roch Cholowsky first overall. Cholowsky, a UCLA shortstop and the top prospect in this draft cycle, expressed relief and pride during the announcement. Chicago also made strategic selections, acquiring additional prospects through trades. As the draft continues, the White Sox hope to bolster their talent pool with high-potential infielders and pitchers throughout the remaining rounds.
- •Rob Manfred mispronounced Cholowsky's name during the selection.
- •Cholowsky had been a top prospect throughout the draft process.
- •Chicago secured the 34th overall pick in a pre-draft trade.
- •White Sox later selected two prep infielders and a collegiate pitcher.
- •Rounds 5 through 20 of the draft will take place on July 12.
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Draft 2026 takeaways: Roch Cholowsky to the White Sox, Rob Manfred's gaffe, pitcher surprises, a Bonds on the Giants and more
"Here are seven takeaways from Day 1 of the draft, which brought us the first four rounds.
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