White Sox Have the No. 1 Pick in the MLB Draft. Shortstops Cholowsky, Emerson Could Get Top Spot
Chicago is expected to choose a college shortstop, high school shortstop or catcher as it tries to accelerate its rebuild.
- On Saturday, the 2026 MLB Draft begins in Philadelphia as part of All-Star Game festivities, with Chicago holding the number 1 pick after winning the draft lottery.
- The White Sox, currently contending in the Central, secured the top selection after enduring three consecutive 100-loss seasons, transitioning to a win-now approach.
- Chicago will likely choose between UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Texas high school shortstop Grady Emerson, or Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey, with Cholowsky a proven college prospect.
- Major League Baseball has proposed cutting the amateur draft from 20 rounds to 12 starting in 2027, including stricter age requirements for international amateurs and high school players.
- Historical data shows more than 50 Hall of Famers were selected by their original teams; meanwhile, 18-year-old Landon, son of Jim Thome, is a likely first-round selection.
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The request came in like so many others, a sick kid wanting to connect with a star college athlete. Hearing about the situation, Roch Cholowsky took off like he was trying to beat out an infield single. The UCLA shortstop went to see the teenage boy battling a rare and aggressive cancer before his coach...
Chicago White Sox are on the clock for the MLB draft. Here’s a look at the trio they’re targeting at No. 1.
The Chicago White Sox own the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft and have narrowed the field to Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson and Vahn Lackey. Here's a quick look at the three prospects.
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