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Twins Draft Power Catcher Lackey | MLB News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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- 100
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Summary
The Twins just pulled off a blockbuster in the 2026 MLB Draft, snagging Vahn Lackey—the third overall pick—at catcher out of Georgia Tech. A phenom who crushed it in college with a .397 average, 20 homers, and 78 RBIs while winning the Johnny Bench Award, Lackey’s rise from late offer to ACC Defensive Player of the Year is nothing short of electric. He’s got a cannon for an arm, elite defense, and rare speed for a catcher—making him a rare all-around weapon. The Twins are betting big on his ceiling, and with Georgia Tech’s catcher pedigree behind him, this pick could be a franchise-changing move. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/38ff466dac00d8ad