About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the White Sox's strategy for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft with insights from Mike Shirley and Jonathan Mayo.

White Sox Director of Amateur Scouting Mike Shirley opens the podcast by discussing how the organization is approaching the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, what they're looking for, and what goes into making the decision. Then, Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo to break down the latest buzz surrounding the race between Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson, where each could fit with the White Sox, whether Jim Thome's son, Landon Thome, could be a second-round option, and more.

People in this episode

Host: Chuck Garfien

Guests: Mike Shirley, Jonathan Mayo

Topics covered

• MLB Draft
• White Sox
• Amateur Scouting
• Player Analysis
• Draft Prospects

Keywords

• White Sox
• 2026 MLB Draft
• Mike Shirley
• Jonathan Mayo
• Roch Cholowsky
• Grady Emerson
• Landon Thome

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: White Sox, MLB.com

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