Vahn Lackey poised for MLB Draft as a top prospect and inspiration
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:32 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Vahn Lackey, a catcher from Georgia Tech, is projected as a top-five pick in the MLB Draft set for July 10, 2026. He led a standout junior season with a batting average of.397 and earned multiple accolades, including the Johnny Bench Award. Lackey aims to inspire young Black players in baseball, as representation behind the plate has been historically limited. His impressive skills include agility and speed, displayed by stealing 15 bases last season. The draft will take place in Philadelphia, but Lackey plans to be with family in Georgia during the event.
- •Lackey slashed.397/.519/.772 with 20 homers in 2026.
- •He is projected to be the No. 3 overall pick in the MLB Draft.
- •Lackey aims to inspire other Black athletes in baseball.
- •He displayed significant speed with 15 stolen bases last season.
- •The MLB Draft occurs on July 10, 2026, in Philadelphia.
- 3:32 PMCBS MLB — Vahn Lackey, a likely top-five MLB Draft pick, knows he can be an inspiration as a Black catcher
"Black catchers have become a rarity in MLB, and Lackey -- the 'best player in the country' at Georgia Tech -- wants to help change that
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