Get to know consensus 2026 MLB Draft #1 Draft Pick Roch Cholowsky | Extra Point Podcast

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0 January 15, 2026 21:46

UCLA junior shortstop Roch Cholowsky, the heavy favorite to be the number one overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft, has Valley roots. Cholowsky was a two-sport star at Hamilton High School in Chandler, and says he loved football more than baseball at the time. His future was on the diamond though, as evidenced by a sophomore season in which he led the Bruins to the College World Series and won just about every conference and national award possible. Cholowsky sits down with Arizona’s Family anchor Nick King to discuss what makes him tick, and why – despite some gaudy numbers at the plate – he prefers defense to offense.

00:00 Choosing Between Football and Baseball
00:38 Reflecting on UCLA Football
01:00 Draft Day Decisions
01:48 College Development and Growth
02:44 Handling Draft Expectations
04:27 Balancing Multiple Sports
05:41 Passion for Shortstop
07:04 Hitting Strategies and Goals
10:18 Love for Baseball
11:15 The Competitive Edge
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