
Twins Secure Vahn Lackey with Third Overall Pick in 2026 Draft
Vahn Lackey’s selection third overall by the Minnesota Twins highlights a standout collegiate career, a near‑slot signing bonus and a historic shift for the franchise.
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Vahn Lackey’s selection third overall by the Minnesota Twins highlights a standout collegiate career, a near‑slot signing bonus and a historic shift for the franchise.

The 2026 MLB draft began Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET, with the Chicago White Sox selecting Roch Cholowsky first overall, followed by a cascade of high‑profile picks.
The 2024 St. Johns graduate will continue his baseball career at Georgia Tech, where he hopes to leverage the program's development track record and recent success to pursue a professional opportunity.

Five Georgia Tech baseball players have been named First‑Team All‑Southeast Region by the American Baseball Coaches Association, tying a program record and setting new milestones.

Junior catcher Vahn Lackey, a defensive standout from Georgia Tech, is a finalist for the 2026 Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award, recognized for his historic offensive numbers and defensive impact.

Georgia Tech’s baseball program receives a historic $5 million matching commitment for scholarships, coinciding with a record‑breaking season and a transformative shift in NCAA scholarship rules.

Named a semifinalist for the prestigious Buster Posey award, Lackey’s defensive brilliance and record‑breaking offense have positioned him at the forefront of college baseball’s next generation.

Georgia Tech's baseball team celebrated a sweep of ACC honors, highlighted by record run differentials and standout player accolades.