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White Sox Eye Athletic Catcher Lackey | Chicago White Sox News
The White Sox are poised to shock the baseball world by taking Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft—yes, a catcher. Once overlooked, Lackey exploded onto the scene with a historic college season: .397 batting average, 20 homers, 78 RBIs, and elite defense that earned him the Johnny Bench Award. He’s not just a catcher—he’s an all-around athlete who swiped 15 bases, played all eight positions in one game, and fits the White Sox’s ideal mold: smart, athletic, and ready to lead. Scouts are raving, and if his game translates, he could be the…
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