Roch Cholowsky is the consensus best player in the 2026 draft. He is a rare plus-plus bat and plus-plus glove shortstop whose combination of athleticism, polish, and impact makes him the most sought-after college prospect since Paul Skenes in 2023. His offensive profile is driven by elite swing decisions (low chase, high zone contact) and top-of-the-scale contact quality, producing game power without selling out for damage. Defensively he shows the hands, range, and internal clock to be a long-term MLB shortstop. With fast-track indicators across bat speed, EV consistency, and defensive reliability, Cholowsky is seemingly a no-brainer number one prospect.