Episode
Inside the White Sox draft with Director of Amateur Scouting Mike Shirley
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- Jul 13, 2026
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Summary
Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox director of amateur scouting Mike Shirley to take fans behind the scenes of the 2026 MLB Draft, from winning the draft lottery to selecting UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 overall pick. Shirley explains how the White Sox arrived at their decision, where Cholowsky could play defensively, and how close he is to the majors and shares stories from the team's draft process while breaking down other standouts from the 2026 draft class.