LOS ANGELES – UCLA baseball saw four Bruins selected on day one of the MLB Draft headlined by Roch Cholowsky going No. 1 overall to the Chicago White Sox.
Cholowsky became the third No. 1 overall pick in UCLA history, joining Gerrit Cole (2011) and Chris Chambliss (1970).
Right‑handed pitcher Logan Reddemann was the next Bruin off the board, selected in the second round (No. 38 overall) by the Colorado Rockies.
First baseman Mulivai Levu followed soon after, going to the Cincinnati Reds in Competitive Balance Round B (No. 70 overall). Third baseman Roman Martin rounded out UCLA’s day one quartet, selected by the Athletics with the No. 111 overall pick in the fourth round.
Reddemann’s UCLA career was defined by dominance, poise, and a rapid rise into one of the nation’s most overpowering starting pitchers in his junior campaign. In 2026, he delivered one of the strongest seasons by a Bruin in the modern era, earning Second Team NCBWA All‑America, ABCA/Rawlings Third Team All‑America, ABCA First Team All‑West Region, and First Team All‑Big Ten honors while anchoring one of college baseball’s premier rotations.
Reddemann went a perfect 8-0 with a 2.87 ERA, 84 strikeouts, and a .212 opponent average, producing elite swing‑and‑miss stuff and remarkable consistency across ten starts. His signature performance came in 18-strikeout effort at Rutgers, matching UCLA’s single‑game record. He posted double‑digit strikeouts three times, logged at least seven punchouts in seven different starts, and became the first UCLA pitcher since 2011 to open a season 8-0. Before arriving in Westwood, Reddemann was a decorated standout at San Diego, earning WCC Freshman of the Year, NCBWA Freshman All‑America, and All‑WCC First Team honors.
Mulivai Levu emerged as one of UCLA’s most complete and impactful players of the Savage era. Across three seasons, he became a cornerstone of the Bruins’ identity, earning ABCA/Rawlings Gold Gloves in back‑to‑back years, multiple All‑America honors, and a place among the most productive run‑producers in program history. His 2026 campaign cemented him as one of the nation’s premier two‑way first basemen, collecting Second Team NCBWA All‑America, ABCA/Rawlings Third Team All‑America, Perfect Game Third Team All‑America, College Baseball Foundation All‑America Honorable Mention, and First Team All‑Big Ten recognition.
In 2026, Levu delivered a dominant junior season, slashing .340/.441/.622 with 18 home runs, 63 RBIs, and 82 hits while starting 59 games at first base. He recorded 32 multi‑hit games, anchored the middle of UCLA’s lineup, and became the first Bruin ever to win consecutive ABCA/Rawlings Gold Gloves. His postseason heroics defined UCLA’s run to the Big Ten title, including a walk‑off sacrifice fly against Purdue and a walk‑off three‑run homer against USC, earning him Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player honors. Levu’s 2025 season was equally impactful. He earned Baseball America Third Team All‑America, Second Team All‑Big Ten, and another Gold Glove after committing just one error in 569 chances (.998). Offensively, he drove in 85 RBIs, the fifth‑most in UCLA history, while hitting .320 with 12 home runs and 87 hits. He started all 66 games, ranked among national leaders in run production, and closed the season on a 10‑game hitting streak that carried into postseason play.
Martin developed into one of UCLA’s most reliable and complete run‑producers, pairing steady offensive growth with strong infield defense to become a cornerstone of the Bruins’ lineup. A Big Ten All‑Conference selection in 2026 and Second Team All‑Big Ten honoree in 2025, Martin also earned Los Angeles Regional Most Outstanding Player honors in 2025 after powering UCLA through one of the program’s most memorable postseason weekends.
In 2026, Martin delivered a breakout junior season, starting all 60 games at third base and producing one of the most balanced offensive campaigns in the Big Ten. He slashed .333/.446/.549 with 79 hits, 54 RBIs, 18 doubles, three triples, and nine home runs, while reaching base in 48 games and recording 24 multi‑hit performances. His blend of gap power, run production, and consistency made him a fixture in the heart of UCLA’s order. Martin’s 2025 season showcased his emergence as a postseason force. He hit .316 with nine home runs, 61 RBIs, and 75 hits, breaking UCLA’s single‑season hit‑by‑pitch record and delivering clutch performances throughout the year. His dominance in the NCAA Tournament, highlighted by a .375 average and a team‑best 14 RBIs, earned him Los Angeles Regional Most Outstanding Player, punctuated by a grand slam against Arizona State that helped propel UCLA into the Regional final. He finished the season with 22 multi‑hit games and one of the most productive stretches of any Bruin during the postseason.
The MLB Draft will continue tomorrow beginning at 8:30 a.m. PT for picks 136-615. Coverage will be available on MLB.com.