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Four UCLA Standouts Drafted on Opening Day of MLB Draft

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Four members of the UCLA baseball program were selected on the opening day of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. The first day of the draft encompassed the initial 135 selections across the first four rounds.

The 2026 Major League Baseball Draft saw a quartet of UCLA Bruins selected on its inaugural day. The initial day of proceedings covered the first four rounds, accounting for the first 135 players to be drafted by professional organizations.

Among the Bruins chosen was highly touted shortstop Roch Cholowsky. Cholowsky, a two-time Big Ten Player of the Year, entered the draft as widely considered the top prospect overall.

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While four players drafted is a solid showing, the spotlight on Cholowsky overshadows the other three Bruins, highlighting the perennial talent pipeline UCLA maintains.

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Source: Yahoo Sports

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