Rob Manfred Botches Roch Cholowsky’s Name at Draft

Rob Manfred Mispronounces Roch Cholowsky Name at Draft

A Brutal Start for the No. 1 Pick

The 2026 MLB Draft started with a massive blunder. Commissioner Rob Manfred stumbled right out of the gate in Philadelphia. He called the name of the top pick completely wrong. Roch Cholowsky, the UCLA star, heard his name get butchered live on air. This moment will define the early narrative of his professional career. Fans are already furious about the lack of basic preparation. It is a tough way to begin a dream come true.