The 2026 MLB Draft began on Saturday with a notable mistake. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred mispronounced the name of the first overall draft pick, Roch Cholowsky, as ‘Cho-LOO-skee’ instead of the correct pronunciation, ‘Chill-OW-skee’. Cholowsky, a star shortstop from UCLA, was selected by the Chicago White Sox.
Reaction to the Mistake
While Manfred’s mistake was likely unintentional, it highlights the challenges of pronouncing unfamiliar names. Manfred’s error was not the only notable draft announcement mistake recently, as Justin Bieber also made a mistake during the NHL Draft in June.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
