- Full name Vahn Lackey
- Born 07/07/2005 in
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
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School:Georgia Tech Age At Draft: 21.0
Drafted: Never Drafted
Lackey last year hit just .214/.330/.381 across 84 at-bats, but he entered this season with a bit of buzz in the wake of an impressive fall. He rode that momentum into the spring, as he slashed .347/.421/.500 with 21 extra-base hits, 42 RBIs and 18 stolen bases. Lackey has an athletic build with some present strength. He moves well in the box and does the same first move as seemingly every Georgia Tech hitter. Lackey has a quick swing with present bat speed and is consistently on the barrel. While he is a hit-over-power profile right now, Lackey has shown the ability to generate quality contact on a regular basis, especially to the pull side. If he gets more aggressive on pitches in the zone, particularly those located in his “nitro zone,” that should only enhance his production. Lackey also stands out for his defensive ability. His athleticism is evident, and he moves well laterally. Lackey possesses a strong arm, though his actions are particularly advanced. He has quiet and compact footwork to go along with ultra-quick transfers. If Lackey is able to get his throws down to second base more elevated and up off the grass on a more consistent basis, that will only enhance his already-enticing defensive package. It’s somewhat rare to describe a catcher as “toolsy,” but Lackey certainly fits the description. -
School: Georgia Tech Committed/Drafted: Never Drafted. Age At Draft: 21.0
Georgia Tech is one of only four schools to produce multiple first-round catchers in the bonus pool era, and Lackey could make them the first program in the era to produce three. A 6-foot-2, 200-pound catcher and righthanded hitter, Lackey was a relatively unheralded recruit coming out of high school and had a modest 2024 freshman season. He broke out as a sophomore in 2025 when he hit .347/.421/.500 with six home runs, 14 doubles and threw out 32.5% of basestealers. Lackey has modest offensive tools with a hit-over-power offensive profile and decent bat speed, but he can be overly passive on pitches in the heart of the zone. He shines defensively, where he has excellent athleticism and the tools to become a plus catcher. Lackey has great actions behind the plate and is a confident receiver and blocker. He also has a plus throwing arm that pairs with quick footwork and a fast exchange that allows him to lock down the running game at a high level. He teamed up with Arkansas backstop Ryder Helfrick to handle catching duties for Team USA in 2025.
