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White Sox Take Cholowsky Top Pick | Chicago White Sox News
The 2026 MLB Draft exploded with star power as the Chicago White Sox stunned everyone by taking UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 pick—twice a Player of the Year and a Golden Spikes finalist. Surprisingly few pitchers were selected early, with only one in the top 10. Georgia Tech made waves as a duo—catcher Vahn Lackey (No. 3 to Twins) and outfielder Drew Burress (No. 8 to A’s)—became the 15th pair of teammates drafted in the top 10. Familiar names also surfaced: Landon Thome (son of Jim Thome) went 34th to Chicago, and Jacob Lombard (brother of George Lombard Jr.) was picked 14th…
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