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Last updated July 15, 2026
2026 MLB Draft Recap: Chicago White Sox
The Headline Pick
Roch Cholowsky — SS, UCLA
Selected at No. 1 overall in Round 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft. The Chicago White Sox made 21 total selections in this draft class.
21 selections, opening with Roch Cholowsky (SS, UCLA) at No. 1 overall. 10 of the 21 picks were pitchers.
Players to Watch
The Chicago White Sox' highest-impact 2026 draft picks — the rookies most likely to make immediate contributions and the ones to follow heading into training camp:
Roch Cholowsky
Round 1, Pick 1Landon Thome
Round 0, Pick 34Cole Prosek
Round 2, Pick 41Joey Volchko
Round 3, Pick 77Full Chicago White Sox Draft Class
| Round | Pick | Player | Pos. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Roch Cholowsky | SS | UCLA |
| 0 | 34 | Landon Thome | SS | Nazareth Academy HS |
| 2 | 41 | Cole Prosek | 2B | Magnolia Heights HS |
| 3 | 77 | Joey Volchko | P | Georgia |
| 4 | 105 | Eric Segura | P | Oregon State |
| 5 | 137 | Cal Scolari | P | Oregon |
| 6 | 166 | Alex Weingartner | OF | St. Augustine Prep HS |
| 7 | 195 | Clay Burdette | OF | Xavier |
| 8 | 225 | Jayson Jones | 3B | Wichita State |
| 9 | 255 | Luke Craytor | P | Virginia Tech |
| 10 | 285 | Matthew Bucciero | OF | Fairfield |
| 11 | 315 | Kyle Casteel | P | Butler HS |
| 12 | 345 | Braden Holcomb | OF | Vanderbilt |
| 13 | 375 | Grayson Fitzwater | 1B | Virginia Military Institute |
| 14 | 405 | Isaac Yeager | P | Oregon State |
| 15 | 435 | Cameron Johnson | P | Oklahoma |
| 16 | 465 | Darin Horn | P | Coastal Carolina |
| 17 | 495 | Crew McChesney | OF | Brigham Young |
| 18 | 525 | Jackson Bergman | P | Indiana |
| 19 | 555 | Jake Berkland | SS | Minnesota St U Mankato |
| 20 | 585 | Connor Fennell | P | Vanderbilt |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many picks did the Chicago White Sox have in the 2026 MLB Draft?
The Chicago White Sox made 21 selections in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Who did the Chicago White Sox draft in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft?
The Chicago White Sox selected Roch Cholowsky, SS out of UCLA, with the No. 1 overall pick.
Who are the Chicago White Sox top rookies to watch in 2026?
The top Chicago White Sox rookies to watch heading into the 2026 season are Roch Cholowsky, Landon Thome, Cole Prosek, Joey Volchko. See the "Players to Watch" section above for full scouting analysis on each.
Where can I buy Chicago White Sox rookie jerseys for the 2026 season?
Chicago White Sox rookie jerseys for the 2026 draft class are available on Fanatics — the official online retailer of MLB merchandise. Individual player jerseys typically go on sale within days of the draft. See the Players to Watch section above for direct links to each player's jersey listing.