Who picked the first player?

The Chicago White Sox picked the first player.

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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred goofs up first overall draft pick's name

First publishedJul 11, 23:24 UTC

Last updatedJul 11, 23:24 UTC · 2h ago

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Answer

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred mispronounced the name of the first overall draft pick, Roch Cholowsky, during the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday. Instead of saying "Chill-OW-skee," Manfred said it as "Cho-LOO-skee." The Chicago White Sox used their top pick to select the UCLA shortstop.

The big baseball draft started on Saturday. Rob Manfred, the league's boss, made a mistake. He said the name of the first player wrong. The White Sox picked Roch Cholowsky with the number one spot. Manfred called his name "Cho-LOO-skee," but it is pronounced differently.

Why it matters

This small error became big news because it was a public mistake by the league's top leader. It made the draft moment more exciting for fans watching.

In brief

Who picked the first player?: The Chicago White Sox picked the first player.
What is the player's name?: His name is Roch Cholowsky.
How did Manfred say the name?: He said it as "Cho-LOO-skee."

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Most outlets focus on the mistake itself, but some add extra details about who else was considered or how big the error was.

Angle 1Framing signal
The mistake was a major blunder/moment.
Fox NewsUsed strong language: 'goofed up' and 'real bang.'
New York PostCalled it a 'brutal MLB draft moment.'
Angle 2Framing signal
The White Sox had a choice of players.
Chicago Sun-Times (2 reports)Highlighted the choice between Cholowsky and Grady Emerson.
Angle 3Framing signal
Cholowsky was a top favorite/fended off challenges.
Chicago Sun-TimesStated he 'fended off challenges' from other players.
Angle 4Framing signal
The mispronunciation was a significant event.
Fox NewsSuggested it might be the first time this happened.

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