In the 2026 MLB Draft, the Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick. Cholowsky had an impressive junior season, hitting .320 with 21 home runs and 60 RBIs, and was praised for his leadership and defensive skills by White Sox scouting director Mike Shirley. As the team aims for a brighter future after struggling in previous seasons, Cholowsky is seen as a key part of that vision. The article also features a quiz challenging readers to name all first-overall MLB Draft picks since 1965.
