White Sox have the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft. Shortstops Cholowsky, Emerson could get top spot
Summary
The Chicago White Sox have the number one pick in the Major League Baseball (MLB) draft after losing 102 games last season. They may choose from top prospects including shortstops Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson, or catcher Vahn Lackey, during the draft event held in Philadelphia.Key Facts
- The White Sox earned the No. 1 draft pick by finishing last in MLB last year with 102 losses.
- The draft will take place during All-Star Game weekend in Philadelphia.
- Top prospects for the White Sox include UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Texas high school shortstop Grady Emerson, and Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey.
- Cholowsky is a strong college player with 21 home runs and a high OPS (a baseball hitting statistic).
- Emerson is 18 years old, bats left, throws right, and is seen as a top all-around player.
- Lackey was not highly recruited in high school but has grown into a leading catching prospect at Georgia Tech.
- The White Sox aim to use this pick to support their current goal of winning soon, possibly as early as next season.
- No amateur players will attend the draft event this year, similar to last year.
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