BREAKING: Twins Select Vahn Lackey at Pick #3 in the 2026 MLB Draft
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Key Points:
- The Minnesota Twins selected catcher Vahn Lackey from Georgia Tech with the third overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, with a slot value of $9,740,100.
- Lackey was ranked #2 on the MLB Draft Consensus Board and posted exceptional offensive stats in 2026, including a .397 batting average, .519 on-base percentage, 20 home runs, and a 170 wRC+.
- Defensively, Lackey is considered one of the most complete college catchers in recent years, showcasing strong receiving, blocking, arm strength, and athleticism.
- This pick marks the Twins' first first-round catcher selection since Joe Mauer in 2001, and Lackey is expected to become one of Minnesota’s top prospects alongside Eduardo Tait.
- The selection reflects positively on Twins' new GM Jeremy Zoll, signaling a strong start to his first draft.
