It was a banner day for Georgia Tech baseball as two Yellow Jackets heard their names called in the top 10 picks of the 2026 MLB Draft — a remarkable milestone for the Atlanta-based university and a proud moment for the entire local sports community.

Catcher Vahn Lackey led the way, selected No. 3 overall, while outfielder Drew Burress followed close behind, going No. 8. Having two players from the same program land in the top 10 of the MLB Draft is an extraordinary achievement, reflecting the strength of Georgia Tech’s baseball tradition and the exceptional talent the program has developed.

Lackey, a catcher, is widely regarded as one of the most polished players in his class, and his selection at No. 3 overall underscores the confidence professional scouts have placed in him heading into the next chapter of his career. Burress, taken just five picks later at No. 8, adds to what is shaping up as one of the most celebrated draft days in Georgia Tech history.

For Atlanta fans, the back-to-back selections serve as a vivid reminder of the elite-level talent being cultivated right here in the city. Georgia Tech’s baseball program has long been a feeder of professional talent, and this draft class cements that reputation in a big way.

The Yellow Jackets’ success in the draft is a feel-good story not just for the Georgia Tech community, but for Atlanta as a whole — a city that takes pride in its homegrown athletic excellence. As Lackey and Burress prepare to begin their professional journeys, Atlanta will be cheering them on every step of the way.

Sources: Atlanta News First