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White Sox pick UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky No. 1 in draft
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White Sox pick UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky No. 1 in draft

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  • The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick in the MLB amateur draft.
  • Cholowsky, a right-handed hitter, posted impressive stats in his junior year, including 21 home runs and an OPS of 1.088.
  • This marks the first time the White Sox have held the No. 1 pick since selecting Harold Baines in 1977, aiming to build a team that can win a World Series title.

The Chicago White Sox have selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky as the first overall pick in the Major League Baseball amateur draft. The announcement on Saturday marks a significant moment for the franchise, which has not held the top selection since 1977 when they drafted Harold Baines.

Cholowsky, a 1.88-meter (6-foot-2) right-handed batter, was a Golden Spikes Award finalist at UCLA. In his junior season, he showcased his power and hitting prowess, recording 21 home runs and 60 RBIs, alongside an impressive OPS of 1.088. His selection signals the White Sox's intent to rebuild around promising young talent.

The White Sox secured the No. 1 pick after a challenging season where they lost 102 games, winning the draft lottery. They view Cholowsky as a potential future star who can help lead the team to its first World Series championship since 2005. The draft order continues with Tampa Bay selecting second, followed by Minnesota, San Francisco, and Pittsburgh rounding out the top five.

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Originally published by Clarín in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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