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Could one West Coast MLB team be prepping to select Roch Cholowsky?
TL;DR
UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky is a top prospect for the upcoming MLB draft, with many mock drafts predicting he could go first overall to the Chicago White Sox. However, uncertainty remains about the White Sox's pick, and the San Francisco Giants, drafting fourth, may also be in the running for Cholowsky.
Key points
- Roch Cholowsky is an elite MLB draft prospect.
- Chicago White Sox hold the first overall pick.
- San Francisco Giants have the fourth overall pick.
- White Sox uncertain about their draft choice.
- Giants traded for additional signing bonus money.
Roch CholowskyUCLA BruinsChicago White SoxSan Francisco Giants
There’s no doubt that UCLA Bruins shortstop Roch Cholowsky is an elite prospect for the upcoming MLB draft but could one team be preparing to make a run at the infielder? Many mock drafts have Cholowsky going first overall to the Chicago White Sox but could another team in the top-five snag him?
Last month, USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale reported that the White Sox aren’t sure who they’ll take with the top pick, having plenty of exciting options to choose from. The White Sox have multiple young shortstops in their system, including Colson Montgomery at the MLB level.
“The Chicago White Sox remain uncertain who they will draft with the No. 1 pick in July, and insist they have not committed to taking UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, the consensus top player in the draft. It’s also unclear, several executives say, whether the White Sox are Cholowsky’s top preference,” Nightengale wrote. “One GM, whose team drafts in the top five, believes there’s still a chance Cholowsky falls to them.”
Could that one GM be Zach Minasian of the San Francisco Giants? The Giants have the fourth overall pick in the draft and on Saturday, the Giants traded catcher Patrick Bailey for the 29th overall pick, giving the Giants more signing bonus money to work with.
Q&A
Which MLB team is most likely to draft Roch Cholowsky?
Many mock drafts suggest the Chicago White Sox could select Roch Cholowsky first overall, but the San Francisco Giants may also pursue him with the fourth pick.
What position does Roch Cholowsky play?
Roch Cholowsky plays as a shortstop for the UCLA Bruins.
Why are the Chicago White Sox uncertain about their first overall pick?
The White Sox have multiple young shortstops in their system and have not committed to selecting Cholowsky, leaving their decision open to other exciting options.