New Delhi, July 12 -- The Chicago White Sox made history on Saturday by selecting UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick in the 2026 MLB amateur draft. The 6-foot-2 right-handed hitter becomes the second Bruin ever taken No. 1, joining pitcher Gerrit Cole, selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011.

Cholowsky, a Golden Spikes Award finalist, put together a standout junior season that cemented his status as the top prospect. He posted a 1.088 OPS with 21 home runs and 60 RBIs, showing the power, contact skills, and plate discipline that scouts have raved about for years. Defensively, he remains a sure-handed shortstop with a strong arm and instincts that should keep him at the position long-term.

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