MLB commissioner Rob Manfred goofs up first overall draft pick's name
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Roch Cholowsky was emotional after being selected first overall by the White Sox pic.twitter.com/Ywv6X7JCA5 — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) July 11, 2026 Cholowsky apparently did not hear Manfred’s mispronunciation, saying per KTLA , “I didn’t hear it get butchered. After rounds 1-4 of the MLB draft took place Saturday, the draft will conclude Sunday with rounds 5–20. The 2026 MLB Draft got underway on Saturday, and it got off with a real bang.
Furthermore, However, Manfred read the star shortstop's name as "Cho-LOO-skee," which wouldn't be a problem if that's how it's pronounced.
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Roch Cholowsky was emotional after being selected first overall by the White Sox pic.twitter.com/Ywv6X7JCA5 — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) July 11, 2026 Cholowsky apparently did not hear Manfred’s mispronunciation, saying per KTLA , “I didn’t hear it get butchered.
according to Sports IllustratedAfter rounds 1-4 of the MLB draft took place Saturday, the draft will conclude Sunday with rounds 5–20.
according to Sports IllustratedThe 2026 MLB Draft got underway on Saturday, and it got off with a real bang.
according to Fox News — LatestHowever, Manfred read the star shortstop's name as "Cho-LOO-skee," which wouldn't be a problem if that's how it's pronounced.
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