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Vahn Lackey’s Wild MLB Draft Journey | Minnesota Twins News
Vahn Lackey, a Georgia Tech catcher who didn’t start playing baseball until he was nearly 11, is now the third overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins — a stunning rise fueled by a mom’s surprise tryout and a dad’s bold call to switch positions. Signed for a record-breaking $9.4975 million, he’s already soaking in Twins culture, meeting stars like Taj Bradley and Byron Buxton, and preparing to ease into High-A Cedar Rapids after a whirlwind journey from travel ball to top draft pick. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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