UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, selected first overall in the amateur draft, is reportedly in agreement with the Chicago White Sox on a $10.35 million signing bonus, according to multiple reports. The proposed bonus would set a new record for a signing bonus tied to a No. 1 overall draft pick. One report notes the amount surpasses the prior record of $9.25 million, which had been held by Reds pitcher Chase Burns and Rockies prospect Charlie Condon as top selections in the 2024 draft. Another account also characterizes the deal as “under-slot,” indicating the bonus is below the projected value based on the draft’s slot recommendations, even though it remains a record-setting figure. The reporting attributes the figures to sources familiar with the negotiations, with the Winchester Free Press citing an AP source and the other entries coming from Yahoo Sports. No official announcement or contract terms beyond the bonus figure are detailed in the excerpts provided.