Roch Cholowsky is a right-handed hitting and throwing infielder who plays with the UCLA Bruins. Measuring 6’2″ and roughly 200 lb, he offers an interesting combination of athletic projection, bat-to-ball ability, and high baseball IQ. He was an outstanding player at Hamilton High School in Arizona and became a nationally ranked prospect and a two-time state champion.
Cholowsky joined UCLA and has rapidly developed into one of the most influential sophomores in college baseball, receiving awards such as Big Ten Player of the Year and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. His clutch hitting, disciplined plate appearance, and leadership have earned him rave reviews, particularly as UCLA makes a run at its first College World Series in more than 10 years.
Roch Cholowsky Biography | |
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| Real Name: | Daniel Roch Cholowsky |
| Birth Date: | April 7, 2005 |
| Age: | 20 Years |
| Birth Place: | Vallejo, California, USA |
| Height: | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Parents: | Tika and Dan Cholowsky |
Early Life
Roch Cholowsky was born on 7th April, 2005 in Vallejo, California and raised in Chandler, Arizona, where he went to Hamilton High School. His parents are Tika and Dan, and he has an older sister, Shyla.
He played baseball and football there, quarterbacking and shortstopping the Hamilton team to consecutive state titles in both sports in 2022. He had jaw-dropping numbers as a senior, hitting .466/.577/.970 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs, winning the Gatorade Arizona Baseball Player of the Year award and First-Team All-American honors.
A top shortstop in the country, ranked by Perfect Game as a top-4 shortstop and No. 14 player in the 2023 class, he combined his competitive activities with school and community. His father, Dan Cholowsky, a former MLB draft choice, and his uncle Bill, a UCLA graduate, influenced his early development.
Roch Cholowsky’s experience in multiple sports (football, basketball, snowboarding, wake surfing, and wakeboarding) honed his coordination, toughness, and mental fortitude. His choice to stay true to his years-long commitment to UCLA, even with the prospect of money in the MLB, showed his commitment to development and education and his long-term perspective.
Roch Cholowsky Career
Roch Cholowsky started his college baseball career at UCLA in 2024 and made an instant impact as a freshman. He played all 52 games in that season, spending time at both shortstop and third base, and led the team in almost every significant offensive statistic.
He batted .308, eight home runs, 61 base hits, 99 bases overall, and 38 runs scored, with a .399 on-base percentage and a .500 slugging percentage. His plate discipline was notable, as he drew 24 walks and was hit by a pitch eight times, and he added six stolen bases to complete his profile.
He had a fielding percentage of .921, indicating that he still needed improvement in the field, but his bat and leadership more than made up the difference. Cholowsky had an especially overwhelming May, hitting .391/.452/.766 with seven home runs and 18 RBIs, and it is clear that he performs well when the stakes are highest.
Roch Cholowsky recorded multiple-hit games in 16 games and got on base in 46 out of 52 games. That spectacular freshman season resulted in him being named a Second-Team Freshman All-American by Perfect Game and one of the most promising underclassmen in the country.
Roch Cholowsky followed up on that success by blowing up in his sophomore year in 2025. By the end of the spring, he was hitting nearly .360/.500/.720, with 18 home runs and 58 RBIs, and showing plate discipline at an elite level, with more than 38 walks against just 26 strikeouts.
Roch Cholowsky developed a reputation in clutch situations, such as a two-homer game against USC to win the game and a grand slam against Michigan State that sparked UCLA’s offense. His wRC+, OPS, and ISO ranked him as one of the best hitters in the country, and his defense at shortstop had improved enough to be named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.
He assumed a leadership position and was frequently referred to as the emotional and strategic anchor of the Bruins’ lineup. The consistency, energy, and performance that Cholowsky brought to the table as UCLA surged into postseason contention and a College World Series berth hopeful made the shortstop not only the face of the program but also a possible first-round selection in the MLB draft.
Personal Life
No publicly verifiable information is available that would indicate a romantic relationship of Cholowsky in the present. All of his interviews, social media, and appearances in public are dedicated solely to his performance in athletics, studies, and his role in the team. Roch Cholowsky seems determined to avoid bringing his personal life into the limelight and basing it on his personal growth as a student-athlete.
Social Media Presence
Roch Cholowsky has more than 13,000 followers on Instagram at @rochcholowsky. His feed includes a variety of game highlights, training clips, along with the experiences of traveling to baseball games and behind-the-scenes shots with his teammates.
He frequently shares inspirational quotes, courtesy of teammates and coaches, and responses to big victories, which demonstrate both modesty and a competitive edge. He also gives a sneak peek into life outside the field, like his vision board in the dorm that had “Omaha” as the end objective.