White Sox Take Consensus No. 1 Prospect Cholowsky at Top of 2026 Draft
Chicago used the first overall pick on Roch Cholowsky, a near-universal top prospect in a hitter-heavy 2026 draft class.
The White Sox selected Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, choosing the consensus top prospect in the class. The 2026 draft was dominated by hitters, especially outfielders, with eight of the first 20 picks coming from that group. Shortstops were also heavily represented, making up 12 of the first 21 position player selections. Chicago continued adding talent on Day 2, picking aggressively through the first four rounds.
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