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White Sox No.1, Red Sox Snag Shelar, NC Streak Gone

7/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Chicago White Sox selected shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 overall pick, the consensus best player.
Boston Red Sox drafted 18-year-old outfielder Martin Shelar in the ninth round, noting he hit .500 with 19 homers in 33 pre-season games and posted a 115.5 mph exit velocity at the MLB Combine.
Only 14 North Carolina natives were drafted, ending a nine-year streak of having at least one first-rounder from the state.

History

Historical Context

The June 8-9 1965 amateur draft, introduced to end bonus-war signings, let the Kansas City Athletics pick Rick Monday first overall and saw the New York Mets select future Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan in the 12th round. A total of 813 players were chosen, establishing a system that still shapes team pipelines and data-driven scouting today.

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Story summary

Chicago White Sox selected shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 overall pick, the consensus best player.
Boston Red Sox drafted 18-year-old outfielder Martin Shelar in the ninth round, noting he hit .500 with 19 homers in 33 pre-season games and posted a 115.5 mph exit velocity at the MLB Combine.
Only 14 North Carolina natives were drafted, ending a nine-year streak of having at least one first-rounder from the state.

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