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

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.

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