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Athletics select outfielder Drew Burress from Georgia Tech with No. 8 pick

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 7:19 AM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Athletics select outfielder Drew Burress from Georgia Tech with No. 8 pick

Summary

The Oakland Athletics selected Drew Burress, an outfielder from Georgia Tech, with the No. 8 overall pick in the MLB Draft. Burress had an impressive college career, setting a school record with 60 home runs and maintaining a.357 batting average. He expressed excitement about joining the Athletics, mentioning familiar players and the team's promising future. Scouting director Eric Kubota defended concerns about Burress's size, noting his strong metrics align with top college power hitters. The Athletics also picked three college pitchers and Roman Martin from UCLA on draft day.

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By the Numbers

•Drew Burress was picked No. 8 overall by the Athletics.
•He set a school record with 60 home runs at Georgia Tech.
•Burress batted.357 with a.484 OBP over three college seasons.
•The Athletics selected three college pitchers in addition to Burress.
•Scouting director Eric Kubota is confident about Burress's power translating to MLB.

Latest Updates

7:19 AMYahoo Sports — A's Land Georgia Tech Slugger Drew Burress at No. 8, and He's Ready to Roll

What they're saying

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Burress opened up on the lessons his dad instilled in him and joining a roster that already includes a familiar face — Jacob Dudan, who he faced in March. Scouting director Eric Kubota also weighed in on why Burress's size isn't a concern.
— Yahoo Sports

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