It's go time for Roch Cholowsky.
After being selected first overall by the White Sox, Cholowsky officially began his professional career with Winston-Salem on Tuesday night. He started at shortstop and batted second for the Dash, reaching base once via a walk in five plate appearances. It wasn't much, but there were definitely some positive signs for the 21-year-old in his affiliate debut.
Since Chicago selected Cholowsky in the MLB draft back on July 11, it's been a whirlwind month for Chicago's No. 1 pick. Cholowsky spent a week in the organization's draft-eligible athletes camp in Charlotte before spending two weeks in Arizona working out and playing in Bridge League games, where he hit his first career pro home run on Saturday.
His performance on the field has drawn rave reviews, and the same can be said for what he's done away from the ballpark.
Reports from inside the organization describe Cholowsky as every bit as impressive in the clubhouse as he is between the lines. He welcomed his fellow draftees to his Arizona home and even treated all 25 of them to a steak dinner. White Sox director of hitting Ryan Fuller recently said Cholowsky has a natural presence about him, and by all accounts, he has quickly earned the respect of teammates and coaches alike. As Chris Getz and the front office continue emphasizing culture throughout the organization, those leadership qualities may prove nearly as valuable as his considerable talent.
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After being selected first overall by the White Sox, Cholowsky officially began his professional career with Winston-Salem on Tuesday night. He started at shortstop and batted second for the Dash, reaching base once via a walk in five plate appearances. It wasn't much, but there were definitely some positive signs for the 21-year-old in his affiliate debut.
Since Chicago selected Cholowsky in the MLB draft back on July 11, it's been a whirlwind month for Chicago's No. 1 pick. Cholowsky spent a week in the organization's draft-eligible athletes camp in Charlotte before spending two weeks in Arizona working out and playing in Bridge League games, where he hit his first career pro home run on Saturday.
His performance on the field has drawn rave reviews, and the same can be said for what he's done away from the ballpark.
Reports from inside the organization describe Cholowsky as every bit as impressive in the clubhouse as he is between the lines. He welcomed his fellow draftees to his Arizona home and even treated all 25 of them to a steak dinner. White Sox director of hitting Ryan Fuller recently said Cholowsky has a natural presence about him, and by all accounts, he has quickly earned the respect of teammates and coaches alike. As Chris Getz and the front office continue emphasizing culture throughout the organization, those leadership qualities may prove nearly as valuable as his considerable talent.
#arizona #Career
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