Roch Cholowsky has officially joined the Chicago White Sox after being selected first overall in the MLB draft, signing for a record $10.35 million bonus, exceeding the previous high by over $1 million. The 21-year-old shortstop excelled at UCLA, earning various accolades, including Big Ten Player of the Year and the Brooks Wallace Award. His performance in 2026 included a .320 batting average with 21 home runs. The White Sox, with the largest bonus pool of $20,489,500, can utilize the savings from Cholowsky’s bonus to enhance their draft talent.
