The White Sox got the most exciting news they’ve had in years on Tuesday evening, as the team won MLB’s draft lottery and earned the first overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft. It’s been nearly 50 years since the White Sox picked this high and it’ll be a unique opportunity to add a top player to an already-promising farm system. With the draft on the minds of Sox fans everywhere, let’s take a look at the five highest draft picks in White Sox history and whether or not they panned out.
1971- White Sox select 1B Danny Goodwin with the 1st overall pick
The White Sox used the first overall pick on Peoria, Illinois native Danny Goodwin back in 2025.