White Sox considering three hitters for No. 1 pick
The Chicago White Sox are narrowing their options for the first overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft to a trio of hitters.
The story so far
The Chicago White Sox hold the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2026 MLB Draft. Scouting director Mike Shirley stated the organization has narrowed its focus to three specific hitting prospects.
Coverage from outlets including Baseball Prospectus, Yahoo Sports, Sports Illustrated, and USA Today highlights Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson, and Vahn Lackey as the primary candidates under consideration. While some reports advocate for the selection of specific players, official confirmation of the pick remains pending.
The final decision will be confirmed on draft day. Coverage does not yet specify which of the three hitters the team will ultimately select.
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Who reported it (8)
- 2026 MLB Draft Board: Final Edition Baseball Prospectus · 45d ago
- MLB Draft 2026: Top 50 draft prospects, starting with Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson and Vahn Lackey Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- 2026 MLB Mock Draft 3.0: Final Projected Picks Before Draft Day Sports Illustrated · 45d ago
- Mock Draft Update: Outfielders, Shortstops, and Pitchers Metsmerized Online · 45d ago
- White Sox scouting director Mike Shirley says No. 1 pick is down to 3: 'I don't know who it is yet, that's the best part' Sox Machine · 45d ago
- Why the White Sox should select Grady Emerson with the No. 1 pick The New York Times · 45d ago
- Who will White Sox pick No. 1 in 2026 MLB Draft? A case for three top options USA Today · 45d ago
- White Sox considering three hitters for No. 1 pick NBC Sports · 45d ago
The obvious questions
Who are the players being considered for the No. 1 pick?
The three hitters under consideration are Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson, and Vahn Lackey.
What has the White Sox scouting department said about the decision?
Scouting director Mike Shirley confirmed the choice is down to three players but noted that the final selection is not yet determined.
When will the final pick be made?
The selection is slated for the 2026 MLB Draft.
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