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White Sox select UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky No. 1 overall: ‘Ready to get to work’
With the first pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the White Sox chose UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, adding a premium defender with polish up the middle to the organization [1]. Cholowsky, visibly emotional in the moment, said he “fell in love” with Chicago and is “ready to get to work” as he turns the page from draft night to the pro grind [1][2].The selection plants a potential cornerstone at shortstop and signals an emphasis on athleticism and feel for the game at the top of the class as the Sox shape the next wave of talent [1][2].