Draft Day Highlights
The 2026 MLB Draft’s second day saw a quartet of Georgia Tech standouts hear their names called, adding to a program‑wide haul that now totals eight selections.
Alex Hernandez, who set a Georgia Tech freshman RBI record and earned consensus All‑American honors, was taken by the Las Vegas Athletics in the fifth round with the 143rd overall pick.
Parker Brosius, a four‑year Yellow Jacket who earned three Academic All‑ACC nods and was part of back‑to‑back ACC championship teams, went to the Atlanta Braves in the ninth round at pick 262.
Tate McKee, the only Division I pitcher to start every series opener for two consecutive seasons, received national pitcher‑of‑the‑week recognition and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the tenth round with the 293rd selection.
Porter Buursema, whose fastball topped out at 99 mph during his Tech career, was chosen by the Miami Marlins in the 16th round at pick 475, despite a season‑ending injury that curtailed his final campaign.
A Tradition of Talent
Georgia Tech’s consistent pipeline of elite players reflects the program’s emphasis on development and competition, positioning its alumni to make immediate impacts at the professional level.