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Top Draft Pick Cholowsky Starts at High-A | Chicago White Sox News
Roch Cholowsky, the 1 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, is skipping Single-A and jumping straight to High-A with the Winston-Salem Dash—Chicago White Sox’s affiliate—starting Tuesday against the Asheville Tourists. At just 21, Cholowsky’s college dominance at UCLA, including two Big Ten Player of the Year honors and a .300+ batting average with power, earned him a record $10.35M bonus. While last year’s 1 pick started at Single-A, Cholowsky’s college pedigree and immediate High-A assignment signal the White Sox’s high confidence in his ceiling. Fans are already buzzing—this one’s a must-watch…
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