Twins bet on the breakout, drafting Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey with No. 3 pick
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Key Points:
- The Twins selected Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey with the No. 3 pick in the draft, following a clear top-tier ranking of prospects.
- UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, widely regarded as the No. 1 player, was chosen first overall by the White Sox.
- Texas high-school shortstop Grady Emerson, the consensus No. 2 player, was picked second by the Rays.
- Lackey's strong junior season elevated him to the consensus No. 3 player, securing his spot in the early first round.
